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Samantha Jean Anderson

Summary

Expert in developing and executing individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral intervention plans for students with diverse needs. Focused on data-driven progress assessments and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Committed to creating a supportive environment through effective communication and crisis intervention strategies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CrossFit Teens / Adults Instructor

Great Oaks CrossFit
Wadsworth
06.2023 - 11.2026
  • Monitor and assess client progress, adjusting training programs to ensure continuous improvement and optimal results.
  • Guided clients on nutrition and diet strategies to enhance fitness results.
  • Educated clients on benefits of proper nutrition, empowering them with knowledge and tools for informed dietary choices.

Special Education Teacher / Behavior Technician

Medina County Education Service Center
02.2025 - 04.2026
  • Developed and executed individualized BIPs to enhance behavioral outcomes for students with Autism and/or Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
  • Applied crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe and productive classroom environment for students exhibiting high-intensity behaviors.
  • Utilized data-driven methods to track student progress, adjusting instructional approaches to boost student engagement and success.
  • Partnered with teachers, counselors, therapists, and parents to provide holistic support and ensure consistent implementation of behavioral strategies across environments.

Special Education Teacher

Rachel Wixey & Associates
Barberton
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs, ensuring that each student's unique strengths and challenges are addressed.
  • Collaborated with parents and professionals to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs), ensuring alignment with each student's strengths and challenges.
  • Utilized diverse teaching strategies to address individual needs of students with disabilities, facilitating achievement of academic goals.

School District Behavior Analyst

LLA Therapy
Fairlawn
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Develop and implement behavior intervention plans for students with complex behavior needs, including conducting functional behavior assessments and collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure effective implementation.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and professionals to create and implement effective behavior intervention plans, supporting students with challenging behaviors.
  • Analyzed behavior assessment data to identify patterns and trends, developing targeted strategies to enhance student behavior and address challenges.

Education

Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Early and Special Education

Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA
08-2018

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Instructional differentiation
  • Classroom management
  • Life skills instruction
  • Crisis intervention
  • Data-driven methods
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • IEP implementation
  • Educational collaboration
  • Paraprofessional oversight
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent communications

Timeline

Special Education Teacher / Behavior Technician

Medina County Education Service Center
02.2025 - 04.2026

CrossFit Teens / Adults Instructor

Great Oaks CrossFit
06.2023 - 11.2026

Special Education Teacher

Rachel Wixey & Associates
11.2022 - 06.2023

School District Behavior Analyst

LLA Therapy
08.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science - Early and Special Education

Slippery Rock University
Samantha Jean Anderson