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Suzanne VanDamme

EAST ROCHESTER,NY

Summary

Associate Teacher and Direct Support Professional with extensive experience in creating supportive and safe learning environments. Proven ability to address emotional, academic, and social needs across diverse age groups. Skilled in facilitating positive interactions and enhancing individualized growth in a wide range of settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

People, Inc.
Rochester, New York
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide personalized support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to foster independence, communication, safety, and exercise goals.
    Promote independent living capabilities both at home and in community environments.
    Collaborate with two children aged eight and twelve from same family since 2022
    Design specific interventions to cultivate essential life skills and age appropriate independence.

Associate Teacher

Monroe One BOCES
Fairport, New York
03.2016 - Current
  • Delivers classroom instruction and vocational skills support for post-high school individuals and small groups.
    Evaluates student needs and assesses academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
    Provides personalized educational, behavioral, independent, social, and emotional support per Individual Education Programs.
    Maintains rules and expectations to ensure safe, orderly environments during planned instruction and individual lessons.
    Employs effective behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement and growth.
    Facilitates clerical support to streamline administrative tasks for improved efficiency.
    Fosters student development through consistent schedules and tailored learning approaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05-1998

AT Certification

Skills

  • Individualized education plans
  • Data collection methods
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Curriculum development
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Community activities

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

People, Inc.
10.2022 - Current

Associate Teacher

Monroe One BOCES
03.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Biotechnology

Rochester Institute of Technology

AT Certification

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