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Jessica Pavolic

Downingtown

Summary

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.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialized Instructional Coach

Chester County Intermediate Unit
08.2021 - Current
  • Coach teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Enhance teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, and identify research-based instructional strategies.

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Chester County Intermediate Unit
01.2017 - 08.2021

-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

Therapeutic Staff Support / Personal Care Assistan

CCRES
01.2009 - 01.2017

-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.

Education

No Degree - Educational Leadership

Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Saint Joseph's University
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

West Chester University
05.2010

Skills

  • Verbal Behavior programming and implementation
  • Applied Behavior Analysis principles
  • Classroom management strategies
  • Staff training development and implementation
  • FBA/PBSP development and implementation
  • Differentiated instruction
  • IEP development
  • Troubleshooting
  • Collaboration
  • Data Collection
  • Confidential records management

Certification

PA Cert PreK-4

PA Cert PreK-8 Special Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

PA Licensed Behavior Specialist

Timeline

Specialized Instructional Coach

Chester County Intermediate Unit
08.2021 - Current

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Chester County Intermediate Unit
01.2017 - 08.2021

Therapeutic Staff Support / Personal Care Assistan

CCRES
01.2009 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis

Saint Joseph's University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

West Chester University

PA Cert PreK-4

PA Cert PreK-8 Special Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

PA Licensed Behavior Specialist

No Degree - Educational Leadership

Immaculata University
Jessica Pavolic