Susan Coriaty
Fishers,IN
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic special education professional, experienced in applying behavioral principles and intervention strategies to promote behavior modification in individuals with autism and other disabilities. Possesses strong analytical skills and practical experience in data collection and analysis, seamlessly integrating knowledge with actionable plans. Committed to creating positive outcomes and lasting behavioral improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Saint Simon the Apostle School
08.2022 - Current
- Provide academic support to students with special learning needs
- Develop individualized learning plans that include classroom accommodations tailored to specific needs
- Create tools such as checklists, visual aids, and schedules to help meet executive functioning needs of students
- Provide evidence-based interventions in small groups and collect data to measure growth
- Collaborate with other teachers to inform them of and ensure compliance with students’ learning plans
- Mentor instructional assistants and teachers by providing strategies to promote academic and behavioral growth.
- Meet with MTSS team weekly to discuss students experiencing learning and socio-emotional difficulties, formulate plans for intervention, and follow up on efficacy of interventions
- Develop strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they can thrive academically and emotionally.
Tutor (part-time)
Lindner Learning Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided highly individualized instruction in all subjects to students of all ages
- Utilized evidence-based programs to provide intense reading intervention
- Collected data regularly to use in monitoring student progress towards individual goals
- Collaborated with staff as necessary to share strategies and troubleshoot problems
Behavior Consultant (part-time)
Supportive Behavior Services
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided behavioral support for individuals on the Medicaid waiver with developmental disabilities
- Conducted functional behavior assessments for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Developed comprehensive, person-centered behavior support plans that include measurable, specific goals that are reflective of individual needs, desires, and strengths
- Collected and reported on data that measured individual progress towards Behavior Support Plan (BSP) goals
- Trained staff on pertinent parts of the BSP such as goals, strategies, and restrictions
- Met with clients weekly in the home and in the community to work on acquisition of replacement skills as listed in BSP
- Attended all quarterly and annual meetings with case managers and other providers
Special Education Teacher/Reading Interventionist
Dynamic Minds Academy
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided instruction in a therapeutic environment to students on the autism spectrum
- Developed and delivered intense, one-on-one reading interventions to struggling readers in grades 1-12
- Utilized learning technology to create customized, engaging, and adapted online lessons during virtual education
- Adapted learning materials as needed to maximize accessibility to all learners
- Applied principles of UDL in delivering instruction that focused on individual learning styles and needs
- Consulted with students’ behavior technicians regularly to discuss student behavior, share data and develop strategies to improve student outcomes
Behavior Consultant
New Hope of Indiana
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided person-centered behavioral support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Provided social-emotional learning opportunities for clients through one-on-one activities in the community and in residential settings, developed with individual needs and goals in mind
- Conducted training sessions for residential staff regarding proactive behavior supports and crisis interventions
- Developed behavior support plans that include identification of target behaviors, replacement behaviors, proactive strategies, and reactive strategies that align with the behavioral goals of the individuals
- Consulted regularly with team members to review behavioral data for persons supported
- Kept behavioral data on persons supported and used data to prepare monthly reports
- Met with psychiatrists of persons supported monthly for medication chart reviews
Behavior Support Specialist
Opportunities for Positive Growth
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided person-centered behavioral support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
- Conducted comprehensive functional behavior assessments through interviews, observations, and completion of assessment tools
- Developed behavior support plans that include identification of target behaviors, replacement behaviors, proactive strategies, and reactive strategies that align with the behavioral goals of the individuals
- Tracked data on target and replacement behaviors and included results on quarterly and annual reports
- Trained caregivers and support team on implementation of behavior support plans
- Consulted regularly with families and caregivers to obtain feedback on implementation and appropriateness of behavior support plans
Special Education (Resource) Teacher
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (Amy Beverland Elementary School)
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided academic and behavioral support in general education and special education setting
- Wrote IEPs and facilitated case conferences as Teacher of Record
- Created and implemented visual supports for students; consulted with general education teachers in the use of visual supports in classroom
- Provided behavior support and interventions by conducting systematic observations, assisting teachers with data collection, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, and developing Behavior Support Plans
- Developed lesson plans based on students’ IEP goals as well as on evidence-based practices
- Conducted regular progress monitoring to track student progress towards goals
- Consulted with general education teachers in the design and implementation of an executive functioning classroom to support students in both general education and special education
Special Education (Life Skills) Teacher
Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (Spring Mill Elementary School)
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided life skills instruction as long-term substitute in self-contained elementary life skills classroom
- Created differentiated and interactive lessons in literacy, fine motor skills, social skills, and math
- Created and implemented visual supports for students
- Utilized daily tracking systems to monitor progress
- Wrote IEPs and led case conferences for students
- Incorporated ABA strategies into instruction
- Taught summer school, providing support to both students with and without learning disabilities
Resource Teacher
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Provided support for students with special learning needs through targeted one-on-one and small group instruction
- Integrated evidence-based instruction and assistive technology into meaningful interventions
- Developed positive behavior strategies, visual supports, and organizational tools for general education teachers to utilize in their classrooms
- Conducted informal and formal screening assessments to determine student needs
Education
Master of Arts degree - Special Education, certificates in Autism and Response to Intervention
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2014
Elementary Education Licensure -
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods, IN05.2010
Elementary Exceptional Students/Mild Intervention (K-6) Licensure -
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods, IN12.2009
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL08.1991
Skills
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Behavior Support Plan development
- Data collection and analysis
- Creating intervention materials such as visual supports and templates
- Social stories writing
- Collaborative problem solving
- Executive skills functioning intervention
- Training on behavior support plans
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Saint Simon the Apostle School
08.2022 - Current
Tutor (part-time)
Lindner Learning Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
Behavior Consultant (part-time)
Supportive Behavior Services
06.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher/Reading Interventionist
Dynamic Minds Academy
02.2020 - 06.2021
Behavior Consultant
New Hope of Indiana
08.2019 - 01.2020
Behavior Support Specialist
Opportunities for Positive Growth
07.2017 - 07.2019
Special Education (Resource) Teacher
Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (Amy Beverland Elementary School)
09.2015 - 06.2017
Special Education (Life Skills) Teacher
Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (Spring Mill Elementary School)
12.2014 - 06.2015
Resource Teacher
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
08.2010 - 06.2014
Elementary Education Licensure -
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Elementary Exceptional Students/Mild Intervention (K-6) Licensure -
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Human Sciences
Auburn University
Master of Arts degree - Special Education, certificates in Autism and Response to Intervention
Ball State University
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