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Taniya Heath

Chicago,IL

Summary

I have been studying Special Education for 4 years at Southern Illinois University Carbondale with 2 years of industry experience. I am currently working at Nuero Restorative Academy as a Teacher Associate. I work 1;1 with students that have TBI's , Autism, Behavior Challenges, Disabilities and Speech impairments. I've excelled at Sevita, enhancing learning for students with TBI through meticulous planning and effective communication. My work has significantly contributed to student progress, demonstrating a solutions-oriented approach to overcoming complex challenges.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nuero Restorative Academy

Sevita
03.2022 - Current
  • Provide education and therapeutic services designed to make learning accessible to students who have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the secondary conditions that accompany those who experience head trauma.
  • Support students in reaching their optimal potential. Drawing on positive and proactive intervention approaches from the fields of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), students achieve across the educational, behavioral and social learning environments.
  • Assist in creating lesson plans and material. Aid the instructor in the classroom by giving students direction and instruction. Track students' development and give the instructor suggestions. Help in maintaining records and grading.
  • Work 1:1 with students who have difficulties learning in environments with others.

Harambee Chicago

R CITY CDC
09.2014 - 08.2021
  • R CITY serves the West Humboldt Park community with Dreambuilders children’s programs that build foundation and cast vision for career, Peacebuilders junior high programs that build peace through team-based career activities, and Citybuilders teen apprenticeships that build work skills, experience, and endurance.
  • Provided at risk youth leadership and guidance by expanding on skills and activities they would need to be successful.
  • Assisted with homework, life skills and job applications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2025

Skills

  • Skilled Collaborator
  • Rapid and Adaptive
  • Effective cross functional communicator
  • Solutions Oriented professional
  • High Achiever
  • An effective written and verbal communicator, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely
  • Meticulous and detail oriented professional
  • Knowledge of child development

Timeline

Nuero Restorative Academy

Sevita
03.2022 - Current

Harambee Chicago

R CITY CDC
09.2014 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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