Ryan Ortman
Special Ed Teacher Assistant
Grand Haven,MI
Summary
Competent Special Education Paraprofessional offering wealth of experience in small group instruction with children of diverse ages. Passionate about education with desire to work with students across levels. Understands importance of teaching solid study habits for testing success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Ed Teacher's Assistant
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Grand Haven , MI
09.2015 - Current
- Work with children pre k-4th in self contained ASD room.
- I implemented daily visual schedules
- I follow individualized behavior plans and collect student specific data.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- I collaborated with PT,OT,SLP
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Manager
Stanton Corners
05.2003 - 08.2010
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Did bank deposits
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
Grand Haven, MI05.2001
Skills
- Autism Familiarity
- Teaching and Instruction
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Ongoing Assistance
- Field Trip Supervision
- Educational Settings
- Instructional Techniques
- Classroom Monitoring
- Educational Strategies
- Good problem solving
- Dependable
- Team Player
- Committed to learning
- Behavior Redirection
- Classroom Integration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Resolving Conflicts
- Heavy Lifting
- Classroom Organization
- IEP Monitoring
- Social and Group Settings
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Personal Care Assistance
- IEP Goals
- Learning Difficulties Understanding
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavioral Observations
- Constructive Feedback
- Mood Disorders
- School Assemblies
- Hygiene Practices
- AAC Devices
- Social Development Support
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Training Classes
- Developing Social Skills
- Lunchtime Assistance
- Self-Contained Classrooms
- Peer Interaction
- Navigational Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Fine Motor Skills
Certification
- CPI
- Blood born Pathogens
- QRI training
- Trauma Training
Timeline
Special Ed Teacher's Assistant
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
09.2015 - Current
Manager
Stanton Corners
05.2003 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Grand Haven High School
- CPI
- Blood born Pathogens
- QRI training
- Trauma Training
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