Ann Zeman

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Maple Heights, Ohio, United States

440-***-****

acev5z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STEPS CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN AUTISM, Strongsville, Ohio United States

Behavior Specialist, Feb 2010 – present

• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved

curricula.

• Met with parents, administrators, testing specialists, and other professionals to develop individual

education plans.

• Discussed with parents, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or

academic problems.

• Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics,

multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.

• Modify the elementary and middle school education curriculum for special needs students.

• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, and social development.

• Teach socially acceptable behavior and independence employing techniques such as behavior

modification or positive reinforcement.

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or

administrative regulations.

PARADISE EDUCATION CENTER, Surprise, Arizona United States

5th Grade Teacher, Jul 2008 – Jun 2009

• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures,

discussions, and demonstrations.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for

their children and their resource needs.

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain

and improve professional competence.

1st Grade Teacher, Jul 2006 – Jun 2008

• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in

learning activities and in imaginative play.

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time

that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Glendale, Arizona United States

1st and 2nd Grade Combination Teacher, Jul 2005 – Jun 2006

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students

for whom they are responsible.

• Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students'

behavioral and academic problems.

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• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Shaker Heights, Ohio United States

In Home Autism Therapist, Sep 2009 – Jun 2011

• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and assisting with using the

bathroom.

• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive

reinforcement.

• Confer with parents and other therapists to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.

• Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter and word recognition, matching and

generalization, personal hygiene, and social skills to children with autism.

E D U C AT I O N

Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana United States

M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis with an Emphasis in Autism Candidate, Dec 2015

• Passed Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst test in November 2013

• Began Master's Program in May 2014

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio United States

Early Childhood Education, May 2005

• Graduated Cum Laude

• 3.5 GPA

• 1.5 Years of Practicum and Student Teaching in various cultures/environments

Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida United States

Behavior Analysis, Dec 2012

• Took 3 Online Classes Required to Sit for the BCaBA exam

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Written and Attended IEP Meetings as an IEP Supervisor

• Supervised and Mentored Co Teachers

• Recorded and Graphed Behavior Data

• Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments

• Completed Functional Analysis

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