Tina Healey-Kohler
Deer Park
Summary
Organized education professional successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in NY as a SWD Secondary Teacher and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Assistant
ESBOCES
09.2014 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
- Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Frances Walker Halfway House
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for adolescent aged children.
- Created and cultivated project guidelines and leveraged student feedback to create and special educational program.
Education
Master of Science - General Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2014
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY05.2000
Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition
SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY05.1997
Skills
- MS Office Proficiency
- Child Development
- Middle School Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Learning Style Assessment
- Special Education
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- IEP Development
- Assess Students
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Motivating Students
- Educational Strategies
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Social Integration
- Classroom Management
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Student Records Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Paraprofessional Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Role Model
- Student Support
- Small Group Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Positive Interactions
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
- Different Learning Styles
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Behavior Standards
- Educational Settings
- Adaptive Strategies
- Social and Academic Development
- Active Participation
- Classroom Practices
- IEPs
Certification
- Certified Teacher Assistant level III, New York State -2021
- Certified Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor, New York State
- SWD Generalist 7-12, New York State
- SWD Social Studies Extension, New York State
Pending Certifications
SWD Science Biology Specialization-New York State
Accomplishments
- Achieved excellent classroom management skills by completing professional development training and continued education classes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities, such as extra help and caroling for the holidays.
Additional Information
I am a hardworking Special Education Teacher who is highly motivated to achieve, and create an energized, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Assistant
ESBOCES
09.2014 - Current
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Frances Walker Halfway House
07.2008 - 05.2009
Master of Science - General Psychology
Capella University
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Dowling College
Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition
SUNY Farmingdale
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