Velesa Hagan
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Hesperia Unified School District, enhancing student success through IEP implementation and behavior management. Skilled in applied behavior analysis and parent-teacher collaboration, I've significantly improved learning outcomes and social skills, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Paraeducator
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
Behavior Therapist
People's Care Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis. Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform adjustments to treatment plans, maximizing client outcomes.
Juvenile Probation Officer
San Bernadino Probation Department
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Conducted thorough assessments of juvenile offenders to determine risk levels, needs, and appropriate supervision strategies.
- Tracked assigned juvenile movements and adherence to probation requirements.
- Enhanced community safety by closely monitoring and supervising juveniles on probation, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
National American University
Rapid City, SD04-2020
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP implementation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Paraeducator
Hesperia Unified School District
08.2019 - 05.2023
Behavior Therapist
People's Care Behavioral Health
09.2017 - 07.2019
Juvenile Probation Officer
San Bernadino Probation Department
09.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
National American University
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