Skills

• Experience with communication devices for nonverbal students
• Implementing therapeutic strategies aligned with student IEP goals
• Collaboration with occupational, physical, and speech therapists
• Experience in progress reporting at ARD (Admission, Review & Dismissal) meetings
• Facilitating parent-teacher communication for special-needs students
• Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Implementation
• Behavioral data collection and analysis
• Implementing classroom modifications to meet sensory needs
• Assisting with mobility and positioning devices for physically disabled students
• Learning materials adaptation for diverse cognitive abilities

Work Experiences

• Modeled self-regulation techniques.
• Enabled more inclusive lesson participation for non-verbal students.
• De-escalated [Number] behavioral incidents.
• Assisted in the development of IEP goal monitoring tools.
• Facilitated training sessions for teaching techniques such as [Strategy] that were later implemented by fellow instructional assistants.
• Utilized adaptive technology such as [Product] to enable students with physical disabilities to complete assignments independently.
• Collaborated with general education teachers to modify assessments for students with disabilities, leading to a [Percentage] improvement in test scores.
• Increased readiness for learning.
• Promoted full participation in learning activities.
• Modified assessments for students with disabilities.

Summaries

• Collaborated with therapists, teachers, and parents.
• Extensive experience adapting curriculum.
• Partnered with therapists.
• Implemented behavior intervention plans in classroom settings.
• Organized and implemented targeted small-group lessons, fostering a [Percentage] improvement in skill acquisition for key educational objectives.
• Specialized in leading one-on-one academic support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them meet both academic and developmental milestones.
• Engaged in conflict de-escalation and behavioral management, fostering a classroom environment with a [Percentage] reduction in behavioral incidents over [Time Period].
• Enhanced proficiency in Math and Reading by [Percentage].
• Supported physical accessibility.
• Guided students in positive social interactions.

Accomplishments

• Contributed to school-wide positive behavior support plans (PBIS), resulting in an overall classroom behavior improvement by [Percentage].
• Utilized adaptive technologies and software-based learning tools, enhancing accessibility and measurable academic progress for students with physical disabilities.
• Developed and facilitated a sensory-motor skills program for students with sensory processing conditions, improving student focus and activity tolerance by [Percentage].
• Assisted in the testing and deployment of new special education software [Software Name], providing feedback for further development and improving interface usability.
• Implemented a tailored behavior intervention plan (BIP), leading to a significant reduction in negative behaviors and consistent progress towards behavioral goals.
• Collaborated with teachers to modify and deliver lessons that align with student IEP objectives, promoting differentiated instruction for students with various learning needs.
• Developed specialized communication boards for non-verbal students, increasing engagement in classroom activities by [Percentage].
• Supported students in using their AAC devices, resulting in increased autonomy in communication and enhanced classroom participation.
• Collaborated effectively with educators and school counselors to address emotional and academic needs of students facing adverse personal circumstances.
• Enhanced student participation and engagement by customizing sensory-friendly learning environments for students with sensory sensitivities.

Affiliations

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) affiliate in child development
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification
• American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
• National Crisis Prevention Institute (NCPI) Certified Trainer
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• State Association of Educators, Special Education Affiliate Chapter
• Professional Development Member for Inclusive Schooling Practices
• Sensory Integration Network

Certifications