Tosha Gadson
Bowie,MD
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Paraeducator at Saint Coletta of Greater Washington. Expert in IEP implementation and emotional support, fostering positive learning environments. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through tailored activities and effective classroom management strategies, ensuring accessibility and promoting self-advocacy among diverse learners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Paraprofessional
Bright Minds Interventions
03.2025 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with students by exhibiting empathy, patience, and understanding during challenging situations.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations involving escalated behaviors or emotional distress among students.
- Consistently tracked and documented student progress using data-driven methods to inform future instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, behavioral incidents, and intervention outcomes for further analysis.
- Conducted functional assessments to identify triggers of problem behaviors and establish effective intervention plans accordingly.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saint Coletta of Greater Washington
03.2017 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
Before and Care Coordinator
Little Stars Child Development Center
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Adapted policies to ensure compliance with changing state education regulations, maintaining the school''s high standards of operation.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs and promoting inclusivity.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Education
No Degree - Political Science And Government
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05-2028
Skills
- Classroom recordkeeping
- Reinforcement procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom organization
- Relationship building skills
- Behavioral plan management
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management strategies
Timeline
ABA Paraprofessional
Bright Minds Interventions
03.2025 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saint Coletta of Greater Washington
03.2017 - Current
Before and Care Coordinator
Little Stars Child Development Center
01.2015 - 03.2017
No Degree - Political Science And Government
Bowie State University