CLAIRY V. IOANNOU 240-***-**** adusl5@r.postjobfree.com

**** *** **** ****** #*** Rockville, MD 20850

A meticulous and resolute patient advocate with over 7 years of experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies for children, students and patients for the Montgomery County, Maryland public school system. Known for being a caring and passionate caregiver who has an undying desire to ensure that the patient gets the proper care that is required and promised and has a proven track record of delivering results through creative solutions and improving existing programs and IED strategies.

Work Experience

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SPECIAL NEEDS PARAEDUCATOR September 2012 – June 2019

Worked one on one with high to low functioning students on the autism spectrum disorder that were assigned by the school, assisting them in their day to day interactions and classwork while at school.

Was responsible for working with and developing the academic, social, and life skills of the students that I worked with and consistently exceeded the development expectations set forth by MCPS and the students’ parents.

Effectively facilitated all forms of functional communications between students and faculty to ensure that all faculty instructions and student requirements were properly executed and met.

Assisted in developing yearly, quarterly, and monthly IEP development strategies for the students that I worked with in order to effectively advocate on their behalf to the faculty and caregivers.

Played a key role at all IEP meetings where I presented development strategies and performance evaluations to my supervisors, case managers, parents and caregivers that covered IEP data, test scores, assignment and class work reviews and grades, in class behaviors, social skills, psychological evaluations and overall academics.

Worked in conjunction with all individuals that were involved in the care of the students that I was assigned to, to guarantee that proper advocacy was being executed throughout the year across all channels.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER September 2011 – September 2012

Worked as a long- and short-term substitute teacher for students in the 4th grade

Executed daily lesson plans in English and in Physical Education

Specialized in working with children to develop their reading comprehension and writing skills

Instructed classes up to 27 students and successfully communicated with faculty, students and parents in order to execute the predetermined plans set forth by the regular educator Clairy V. Ioannou Page II

COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS & CHILDREN (CSAAC) BEHAVIORIAL THERAPIST November 2005– July 2010

Worked with applied behavioral analysis and self-injurious behavior in children with autism.

Conducted performance evaluations based on the development of clients.

Planned and coordinated annual programs focusing on the patient’s quality of life through the design and implementation of behavioral and social methods related to motor/verbal skills and behavior.

Provides support and training for clients in behavior management and program progression and applied techniques in positive reinforcement.

Education the clients parents/guardians on the behavioral program by providing essential training to continued development and to ensuring safety.

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER

CERTIFIED TUTOR November 2004 – October 2005

Provided one-on-one tutoring in reading to children and young adults ages 5-17 to enhance their social and academic experience and to improve grades and test scores. Education & Training

Degrees:

Associates Degree, General Studies, 2006. Montgomery College, Germantown, MD Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, 2009. University of Maryland, College Park, MD Masters Degree, Biblical Counseling in Grief and Loss, 2014. Light University Masters Degree, Crisis and Trauma Counseling, 2014. Light University Masters Degree, Biblical Counseling in Marriage and Family, 2014. Light University Certifications:

CSAAC – Abuse, Neglect, and Incident Reporting Certification, May 2010 CSAAC – General Behavior Modification Certification, June 2007 CSAAC – Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS Units 1-4), April 2007 Awards:

Academic Achievement/Excellence Award, May 2006

Language Fluency:

English, Greek