SHEEDY MILORD
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Caring and compassionate Behavior Technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Stepping Stones Behavioral
08.2024 - Current
- Implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to address challenging behaviors in clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other developmental disorders.
- Collecting and recording data on client behaviors, skills, and progress during therapy sessions to track outcomes and adjust interventions as needed.
- Conducting discrete trial training (DTT), a structured ABA technique, to teach new skills and behaviors through a series of trials.
- Facilitating natural environment training (NET) to help clients generalize skills in real-world settings by teaching in the context of natural activities and play.
- Assisting clients in developing social skills through modeling, role-playing, and direct instruction in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Providing parent and caregiver training to ensure consistency and support for behavioral strategies across all environments.
- Maintaining professional and confidential communication with clients, families, and the supervising BCBA regarding client progress and concerns.
- Preparing and organizing instructional materials and therapeutic environments to optimize learning and ensure client safety.
- Implementing crisis intervention strategies as necessary, while ensuring the safety of the client and others during episodes of challenging behavior.
- Participating in team meetings and supervision with a BCBA to review client progress, discuss strategies, and receive ongoing training.
Special Education Teacher
Newark public school
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments
- Offered small group and one-on-one instruction to students requiring reading, writing, and math support
- Utilized a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse learners
- Participated in regular meetings with administrators, teachers, and parents to discuss student progress and interventions
- Maintained records on each student's progress throughout the school year
- Adapted curriculum content as needed based on individual student abilities
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop appropriate interventions and accommodations.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Courses taught: Humanities, Math, ELA
- Deliver interactive and engaging lessons for students in grades 5-8 in in-person, fully virtual, and hybrid environments
- Develop curriculum according to state and district standards
- Design lesson plans accommodating general education students, students with individual education plans, and students with 504 plans
- Develop instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.
K-5 English, Math, and Humanities
North Star uncommon school
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained detailed records of students' academic progress
- Developed lessons with sensitivity to individual student needs
- Instructed students in Humanities and English.
Education
Master of Arts in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders -
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of History Education in Education -
Kean University
Union, NJ01.2016
Skills
- Dean list
- Google Workspace Applications
- Zoom
- Microsoft Office Suite
- IReady
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Data Collection
- Collaborative Teaching
- Classroom Organization
- Time Management
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Visual Supports
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Social Skills Development
- Documentation skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Behavioral Management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Stepping Stones Behavioral
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Newark public school
08.2023 - 06.2024
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
12.2021 - 09.2023
K-5 English, Math, and Humanities
North Star uncommon school
11.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Arts in Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders -
Kean University
Bachelor of History Education in Education -
Kean University
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