Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Exceptional Children's Foundation
02.2024 - Current
Assessing students: Evaluating students' skills and needs
Creating IEPs: Developing Individualized Education Programs for each student
Adapting lessons: Modifying general lessons to meet students' needs
Planning activities: Creating activities that are tailored to each student's abilities
Teaching: Instructing students in academic subjects, life skills, and more
Monitoring progress: Tracking students' progress and performance, and updating IEPs as needed
Communicating with others: Discussing students' progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
Preparing for transitions: Helping students transition between grades and from school to life after school
Mentoring: Supervising and mentoring teacher assistants
Behavioral Technician
Holding Hands Inc
08.2023 - 12.2023
Providing direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting.
Collecting and recording data on patient behavior.
Collaborating, communicating and assisting with the training of clients, parents and staff.
Crisis intervention
Interpersonal communication
Case management
Empathy
Individual counseling
Patience
Data collection
Exclusively work with children who have autism
Licensed Insurance Agent
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
10.2020 - 02.2023
Establish productive working relationships with clients.
Develops base for long-term sources of clients.
Compiles lists of prospects.
A part of the Glendale community
Provide needed services
Child Care Worker
The Boys & Girls Club
08.2019 - 04.2020
Excellent age-appropriate communication
Active listening
Self-control and patience
Time management
Compassion
Decision-making skills
Physical stamina and perseverance
Age Appropriate Entertainment
Confidentiality working
Familiarity with nutritional and hygiene needs
Education
MAE Ed Specialist - Special Education
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
08.2021
Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis
Special Education
Childcare
Autism Experience
Typing
Data collection
Customer service
Behavioral Therapy
Classroom Management
Special education (2 years)
Analysis skills
Teaching
Experience with Children
Leadership
Experience Working With Students (3 years)
Co-teaching experience
Relationship building
Small group instruction
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Trained in CPI
Behavior intervention plans
Assistive technology
Emotional support
Evidence-based assessment
Autism spectrum
IEP and BIP implementation
Problem-solving
Certification
CPR Certification August 2023 to August 2025
First Aid Certification August 2023 to August 2025
Behavior Intervention Specialist/Supervisor at Exceptional Children's FoundationBehavior Intervention Specialist/Supervisor at Exceptional Children's Foundation