Rebecca Prather- Knowles
Herriman,UT
Summary
Experienced in early childhood education, with a strong background and passion for creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Demonstrated ability to foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, where every child feels valued and supported. Utilize effective communication and classroom management skills to consistently provide necessary support to young learners, enabling their academic and emotional growth. Ready to make a positive impact as a qualified teacher
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
DDI Vantage
07.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing support to families through home visits, phone calls, and written communication, ensuring consistent progress monitoring.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes in planning interventions, leading to more effective outcomes for children served.
- Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child''s development.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children from early intervention programs into school settings by collaborating closely with educational teams.
- Evaluated children''s progress and adjusted interventions accordingly for continued growth and development.
Student Services Director/ Special Education Director
Honowai Elementary
08.2018 - Current
- Manage and maintain special education records
- Oversee compliance with IDEA and FERPA laws
- Evaluate and assess eligibility for special education and related services
- Assist special education teachers with writing and implementing IEP's and BSP's
- Coach teachers on instructional strategies
- Train paraprofessional that work with special education students
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Special Educaton - Behavor Intervention Specialist
Entheos Academy
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, interventions implemented, and modifications made to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Registered Behavioral Technician
UBI
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Working one on one under the direction of a BCBA with clients ages 3-18
Medically Fragile and Special Education Preschool Teacher
Waianae Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Special Education Preschool Teacher, and K-6 Medically Fragile Teacher
Special Education Director, Instructional Coach, Assessment Coordinator
Mana Academy
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Oversaw all special education students records, IEP's and eligibility
- Coordinated all related services and assessor contracts
- Manage Special Education Budget
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Psychology
Purdue Global University
Indianapolis, IL02.2021
Endorsement - Special Education
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
Laie, HI06.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education, Infants/Toddlers/Preschool
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
Laie, HI12.1993
Skills
- Play-Based Therapy
- Developmental Disabilities Awareness
- Inclusion Strategies
- Special Education Knowledge
- Sensory integration techniques
- Multicultural Competence
- Child development expertise
- Early Childhood Education
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Individualized assessment
- Augmentative Communication
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certificateslicenses
- Utah State Office of Education, Elementary Education (1-8) (Level 1), 25656, 03/23, Lifetime
- Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Licence, 25656, 06/26
Certificationlicensuretests
Praxis II (Subject Assessment/Specialty Area Tests), SPED: App. of Core Prin. Across Cat. of Disability (0352), 0, Passed, 06/05
Workexperience
Honowai Elementary, Waipahu, HI, Student Services Director/ Special Education Director, Full-time, 08/18, Present, Manage and maintain special education records., Oversee compliance with IDEA and FERPA laws., Evaluate and assess eligibility for special education and related services., Assist special education teachers with writing and implementing IEP's and BSP's., Coach teachers on instructional strategies., Train paraprofessional that work with special education students., Waianae Elementary School, Waianae, HI, Medically Fragile and Special Education Preschool Teacher, Full-time, 08/17, 07/18, Mana Academy, West Valley City, UT, Special Education Director, Instructional Coach, Assessment Coordinator, Full-time, 07/14, 07/17, Oversaw all special education students records, IEP's and eligibility., Coordinated all related services and assessor contracts., Manage Special Education Budget., UBI, Waipahu, HI, Registered Behavioral Technician, 07/19, 09/20, Working one on one under the direction of a BCBA with clients ages 3-18.
References
Carl Matsumoto, Asst Principal, Honowai Elementary, 94-600 Honowai St, Waipahu, HI, Carl.matsumoto@k12.hi.us, 808.307.7100
Training
State of Hawaii Teacher Leadership Academy, Waipahu, HI, Certificate of Completion, 07/21, 05/22
Studentteaching
- Hawaii Dept of Education, Laie, HI, Elementary Teacher, Regular Education Elementary Classroom 1st Grade/5th Grade, Pass, 08/93, 12/93
- Hawaii Department of Education, Waianae, HI, Special Education Teacher, 08/03, 04/23
Certification
- Special Education Credential - Utah and Hawaii Department of Education.
- Early Intervention Specialist Certificate - Utah Department of Health and Human Services
- Elementary Education Certificate -Utah and Hawaii Department of Education.
Timeline
Special Educaton - Behavor Intervention Specialist
Entheos Academy
03.2024 - 11.2024
Early Intervention Specialist
DDI Vantage
07.2023 - Current
Registered Behavioral Technician
UBI
07.2019 - 09.2020
Student Services Director/ Special Education Director
Honowai Elementary
08.2018 - Current
Medically Fragile and Special Education Preschool Teacher
Waianae Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2018
Special Education Director, Instructional Coach, Assessment Coordinator
Mana Academy
07.2014 - 07.2017
Endorsement - Special Education
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Elementary Education, Infants/Toddlers/Preschool
Brigham Young University Hawaii Campus
Master of Science (M.S.) - Psychology
Purdue Global University
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