Vanessa Grimm

Puyallup School District

Puyallup, Washington

09.2017 - Current

Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
Maintained records of student progress and communicated results to parents and other school personnel.
Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
Organized instructional materials for use in the classroom setting.
Assisted in the implementation of accommodations outlined in IEPs such as seating arrangements or modified testing procedures.
Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, field trips., ensuring their safety at all times.
Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
Collaborated with teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.