Versatile Specialized Instructional Coach with focus on individual student needs and the use of Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis principles. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Highly skilled in perceiving the needs of parents and classroom staff and providing supportive guidance, resources and trainings.
-Acted as case manager for all students on caseload
-Developed individualized student programming and implemented specially designed instruction based on initial and follow-up assessments
-Progress monitored students and adjusted programming as needed using observation and formal data collection
-Developed and managed IEPs
-Collected and reported data and student progress in IEPs and progress reports
-Collected data and developed functional behavior assessments as needed
-Developed and implemented positive behavior support plans as needed
-Developed and provided trainings, resources and guided practice to instructional assistants and other classroom staff (therapists, PCAs, etc.) in ABA based instruction and verbal behavior
-Provided families with resources and trainings in activities related to their student's programming and the generalization of skills across environments using Behavior Skills Training (BST)
-Completed fidelity checks for classroom staff related to intensive teaching, mand sessions, PBSP procedures, Natural environment teaching, etc.
-Worked collaboratively with therapists, internal coaches and PATTAN consultants
-Developed and managed modified instructional materials to meet the needs of the students
-Led activities that helped to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth
-Established and organized and safe environment for students
-Provided one-to-one emotional and behavioral interventions to children based on medical needs.
-Implement interventions based on IEP goals and/or behavior treatment plan as directed by superiors.
-Collected daily data and reported progress in daily summary notes.
-Documented daily notes in a prescribed format for each session with a client.
-Transferred skills to parent/caregiver and school staff.
-Maintained fidelity and participated in training and re-training processes.
PA Cert PreK-4
PA Cert PreK-8 Special Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
PA Licensed Behavior Specialist
PA Cert PreK-4
PA Cert PreK-8 Special Education
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
PA Licensed Behavior Specialist