Shannon Dinges
Ruckersville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Orange County Public Schools, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction, fostering critical thinking. Successfully identified and supported struggling students, promoting positive behavior change and academic success through tailored interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
05.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Registered Behavior Technician
Virginia Institute Of Autism
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Utilized technology tools for data collection and analysis, streamlining the process of monitoring client progress and informing treatment plan adjustments.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Increased client independence through the teaching of daily living skills such as self-care routines, meal preparation, and household chores.
- Fostered positive learning environment, applying ABA principles to reduce challenging behaviors effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention as needed, ensuring client safety and continuity of care during critical incidents.
Education
Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA12-2001
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Orange County Public Schools
05.2019 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Virginia Institute Of Autism
08.2016 - 05.2019
Psychology
James Madison University
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