Compassionate and highly experienced Special Education Support Professional with over 7 years of hands-on experience working with students of varying abilities, including those with visual impairments, behavioral challenges, and mobility needs. MOVE-certified with a strong background in adaptive mobility programming, staff training, and life skills instruction. Proven ability to lead classrooms, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and connect students with meaningful employment opportunities through community-based instruction.
- Provide direct educational and behavioral support to students with disabilities across various age groups.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Assist with mobility, communication devices, and adaptive equipment.
- Monitor student progress and support classroom instruction through modified curriculum delivery.
- Supported adult clients with disabilities in achieving personalized goals based on their IEPs.
- Obtained MOVE certification; collaborated with visiting physical therapist to ensure clients received appropriate mobility services.
- Trained staff in equipment use and monitored compliance with therapy recommendations.
- Facilitated communication between therapy staff and program administrators to maintain continuity of care.
Special Education Support
- IEP Implementation
- Mobility and Equipment Monitoring
- Staff Training & Collaboration
- Record-Keeping & Progress Monitoring
- Compassionate Client Care
Adaptive instruction
- Classroom management
- Student behavior support
- Mobility equipment expertise
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Parent communication
- Life skills training
- Documentation & reporting