Vannissa Yolanda Lewis
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique academic and emotional needs.. Cultivates and maintains positive educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning. Maintains productive relationships with parents of students, staff, related service providers, and administration. Develops individualized education plans to accommodate student's special circumstances.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Aspire Living and Learning
Trumbull, CT
09.2021 - Current
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, etc.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
Senior Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living and Learning Academy
Stratford, CT
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Implement treatment, behavior, and/or instructional intervention plans based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis as developed/directed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCBA-D)/Licensed Behavior Analyst
- Meet competency requirements of necessary behavior change procedures as directed by the BCBA/BCBA-D/Licensed Behavior Analyst.
Instructional Assistant /Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living and Learning Academy
Stratford, CT
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Utilizes principles of Applied Behavior Analysis within Special Education
- Facilitates implementation of students Individualized Education Program by completing daily/weekly data collection
- Leads small group/whole group academic instruction.
Education
Masters: Arts in Teaching; K-12 Special Education -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2022
Bachelor: Arts and Sciences, Psychology -
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, OneNote
- Google: Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Keep
- Basic Applied Behavior Analysis
- Direct Instruction Training
- Data collection
- Behavioral interventions
- Data analysis understanding
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- National Association of Special Education Teachers (Member)
- Relationship Building
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Aspire Living and Learning
09.2021 - Current
Senior Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living and Learning Academy
02.2021 - 08.2021
Instructional Assistant /Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living and Learning Academy
07.2015 - 02.2021
Masters: Arts in Teaching; K-12 Special Education -
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor: Arts and Sciences, Psychology -
Western Connecticut State University
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