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Uchenna Amajoyi

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Dynamic, seasoned, and compassionate Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized emotional support and academic lessons targeted towards students' individualized learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature among all parties/stakeholders to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Java ABA
Scottsdale , AZ
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
  • Observed student behavior in various environments to assess levels of functioning and progress towards goals.
  • Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities while implementing verbal, gestural, and/or physical prompts when necessary.

Instructional Support Paraeducator

SUSD
Scottsdale, AZ
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided instruction and encouraged positive engagement among individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially established introduced by teachers
  • Supervised & monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and other areas.
  • Attended monthly professional development workshops related to Arizona teaching programs and working with special needs children.

Special Education Paraeducator

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers, school psychologists, speech therapists, social workers, and other professionals on the development and implementation of appropriate educational strategies for special needs students
  • Worked closely with classroom teachers to ensure that all special needs students had access to a supportive learning environment.
  • Supervised students during lunch periods and recesses, providing assistance as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - World Arts & Cultures

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2017

Skills

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transition planning
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Behavior Management
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Documentation skills
  • Report Writing
  • Client Relationship Development

Certification

  • Behavior Analyst Certification Board: Registered Behavior Technician CertificationInitially acquired in March 2018; Renewed January 2024 (Credential ID No. RBT-24-320264)
  • Arizona Department or Education: K-12 Substitute Teaching Credential (issued December 2023)
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety: IVP Fingerprint Card (issued October 2023)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Java ABA
10.2023 - Current

Instructional Support Paraeducator

SUSD
09.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraeducator

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
08.2021 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - World Arts & Cultures

University of California - Los Angeles

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