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TEACHING ASSISTANT IN AN AUTISM CLASSROOM

Professional Summary

Confident and capable special education professional equipped with the positive attitude and patience necessary to teach special education. Extensive experience and trained in working with children with special needs and autism.

Skills

Schooled in CPI
Extensive Applied Behavioral Analysis Training
Case Manager Training
Data Manager Training
Supervisor Training
Proficient in behavior assessment and developing interventions

3 years as a Teacher's Aide
13 years experience of working with children with disabilities
Proficient in early intervention
Proficient in writing IEP goals and objectives
Conflict resolution techniques

Work History

Teaching Assistant in an Autism Classroom, 10/2013 to Current
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Work with students on a 1:1 basis in implementing academics, following the VB-MAPP instruction, and carrying out behavior intervention plans.
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.

Managing Supervisor/Program and Behavior Consultant, 12/2009 to Current
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Assigned to oversee case programming, behavior intervention plans and instructors.
Supervise the day-to-day clinical operations of one or more clients programs.
Attend IEP meetings with school districts when needed, and develop home instruction goals and objectives.
Consulted with school districts to develop behavioral intervention plans and strategies to better the clients school environment.
Trained school personnel on how to apply interventions and other strategies using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Created programs for client's cases, along with all duties listed below.

Northern New Jersey Site Scheduler, 03/2012 to 10/2013
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Worked with staff and the client families to create schedules for school and home sessions, bi weekly clinic meetings and staff trainings.

Senior Instructor , 04/2008 to 12/2009
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Assigned to provide direct 1

Case Manager , 04/2007 to 04/2008
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Created Sd and Target lists for current and generalization programs, maintained the program log books, and prepared quarterly reports for school districts.
Worked directly with my supervisor on implementing, revising and creating new programs.
Prepared clinic preparatory forms for biweekly meetings with families and staff discussing progress of client.

1, 01/2007 to 04/2007
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Served as primary interventionist in the education and treatment of children with Autism and related disorders by providing 1

Certified Substitute Teacher, 01/2006 to 09/2009
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Head Teacher/Behavior Therapist, Company Name

Education

Master of Arts: Teaching/Special Education, 2016
Walden University- Graduate School -

Emphasis in Special Education K-21
Continuing Education in Child Development
Coursework in the unique characteristics and learning patterns relevant to different categories of exceptionalities.
Emphasis in creating adaptive behavioral, instructional, and literacy plans that complement the learning for students with special needs.
Explored effective assessment, monitoring, and intervention strategies that promote positive learning and remove barriers that inhibit learning
Emphasis on how to use Common Core Standards to guide instruction methods and strategies.
Coursework on fostering relationships with school colleagues, parents, and community organizations to support students' learning and well-being.

Associate of Arts: Continuing Education in Behavior Analysis, 2012
Penn State University - City
BCaBA Certificate Program

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 2006
Rutgers University - Douglass College - City, State

Certifications

Elementary School Teacher - Grade K-6 CEAS (In process)
Teacher of Student with Disabilities CEAS (In process)

The Lovaas Method of Fundamental ABA Certification

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification- May 2014-Present
Substitute Teaching Certification 2005-2011
First Aid/CPR Certification

Volunteer Experience

JFK Medical Center Women's Auxiliary December 2009- December 2012
Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center Fieldworker Spring 2004 semester Implemented programs to a child with autism in a level 2 classroom

Assessments

Praxis II Elementary Content Knowledge: Score 160

Praxis II Spec. Ed.: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications: Score 182

edTPA Total Score: 59/75

Task 1: Planning for Instruction and Assessment : Score-19/25
Task 2: Instructing and Engaging the Focus Learner: Score- 19.5/25
Task 3: Assessing the Learner: 20/25

Resume Overview

School Attended

Walden University- Graduate School
Penn State University
Rutgers University - Douglass College

Job Titles Held:

Teaching Assistant in an Autism Classroom
Managing Supervisor/Program and Behavior Consultant
Northern New Jersey Site Scheduler
Senior Instructor
Case Manager
1
Certified Substitute Teacher
Head Teacher/Behavior Therapist

Degrees

Master of Arts : Teaching/Special Education , 2016
Associate of Arts : Continuing Education in Behavior Analysis , 2012
Bachelor of Arts : Psychology , 2006

Teaching Assistant in an Autism Classroom Resume Example

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