Sarah Wood
Cocoa
Summary
Dedicated Behavior Technician at Brevard Public Schools with expertise in crisis management and positive reinforcement. Successfully implemented individualized behavior intervention plans, enhancing student progress and fostering a supportive learning environment. Skilled in data collection and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating empathy and effective communication to address diverse student needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Brevard Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to students, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and students alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of student progress.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of students.
- Maintained detailed records of student behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public School
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Managed classroom materials inventory, ensuring necessary supplies were available for daily lessons and activities.
Media Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Facilitated access to digital resources by troubleshooting technology issues and instructing users on proper device usage.
- Provided exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, while addressing their diverse informational needs efficiently.
- Organized special events such as book fairs or literacy nights in collaboration with school administration.
- Maintained a welcoming and organized library environment, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for all users.
- Ensured compliance copyright laws other relevant regulations through careful monitoring of library materials usage.
- Managed inventory of books, periodicals, and multimedia materials to ensure accurate records and timely processing of acquisitions.
- Enhanced student research skills by guiding them through the use of library resources and databases.
- Developed creative displays that showcased featured books, attracted readers'' attention and promoted reading for pleasure.
- Increased library usage by promoting various programs and events to students, staff, and parents.
- Streamlined book circulation process for improved efficiency with an updated cataloging system.
- Evaluated collection content regularly for relevance, quality, diversity, replacing outdated materials as needed.
Education
Psychology
University Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2006
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Behavioral management
- Positive reinforcement
- Crisis management and prevention
- Token economy systems
- Individualized education plans
- Functional behavior assessments
- Social skill development
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Support Staff Employee of the Year 2024/25
Certification
- Certified in Elementary Education K-6
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Brevard Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Brevard Public School
08.2022 - 08.2024
Media Assistant
Brevard Public Schools
11.2017 - 06.2021
Psychology
University Central Florida
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