Special Education Teacher, Strong Writing and Technology Skills
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Mrs. Olivia Grekos Arnold
SKILLS
I am a highly motivated, creative, and organized individual who wants to excel at the task at hand and make a difference in the world. I possess strong communication skills and love working with and helping people, especially children and their families. As a Special Educator, I find joy in seeing my students overcome their challenges and the progress they make academically, behaviorally, and socially. I am a fast learner and possess strong writing skills. Positive energy, kindness to others, and a focus to make an impact on the world around me are all things that describe my personality. EXPERIENCE
Danville Community College, Danville, VA — Writing Tutor May 2011-August 2011
● Worked between classes to help others with essays and research papers.
● I would assist students in correcting grammar, sentences and overall structure of papers.
● Would help students improve with their writing abilities.
● Student’s grades on papers would improve after my assistance which was rewarding.
Building Blocks Center for Children with Autism, Danville, VA —Paraprofessional June 2014-January 2015
● Worked as a paraprofessional with students with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
● Used Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA) during my daily routines.
● Used data sheets daily to track opportunity and behavior data of students.
● Worked on a one-to-one ratio with students with ASD ranging from the ages, three to fourteen.
● Used my background of Communication Sciences and Disorders to assist with the development of communication among the students.
● Used sensory integration daily to stimulate, calm, and teach students with ASD.
● Used Natural Environment Teaching (Play Therapy) primarily with the preschool students.
● Learned how to use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) when teaching communication to students with ASD.
● Taught daily skills (washing hands, brushing teeth, using the bathroom) to students with ASD,while working with potty training.
● Worked to move students toward a meaningful and appropriate social interaction while facilitating educational opportunities and growth. Pittsylvania County Schools, Chatham, VA— Special Education Teacher August 2015-present
● Worked in both the high school level and elementary school level serving as both an inclusion teacher and a self-contained teacher.
● Responsible for writing annual Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) for students on my caseload while working and communicating with families throughout the school year to ensure goal progress.
● Served as the Case Manager and Special Education teacher for students with disabilities ranging from Autism spectrum disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, Hearing and Vision Impairments, Speech and Occupational Impairments, Emotionally Disturbed, Specific Learning Disabilities, and Oppositional Defiance Disorders.
● Responsible for scheduling IEP meetings, leading those meetings, and working with the IEP Team to discuss progress, behaviors, issues, praises, etc. that pertain to the student throughout the school year.
● Working daily with fellow general education teachers and families to provide helpful strategies for students in areas of organization and behavior, re-teaching/providing extra assistance with their classwork, and making accommodations to meet each child’s educational needs.
● Served as the Special Education Liaison for the 2020-2021 school year and currently serving the 2022-2023 school year, managing the case managers and caseloads for the entire school while providing assistance with questions in regards to IEPs.
● Currently, serving two grade levels as the 2nd and 3rd grade inclusion teacher providing accommodations to a caseload of students with various learning, behavioral, and social challenges.
EDUCATION
Danville Community College, Danville, VA — Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts August 2010-May 2012
Longwood University, Farmville, VA — Bachelor of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders
August 2012-May 2014
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA — Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus in Special Education K-12
August 2014-May 2016
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