High School Assistant

Kandus Ford

**** ****** ******, ******* ****, Maryland 21244 * Cell: 443-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Versatile and dedicated Program Assistant with a focus on the individual needs of special education students.

Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands on lessons. Equipped with the positive

attitude and patience necessary to teach special education. Extensive experience working with autistic children.

Skills

Understanding mobility assistance needs

Behavior Modification

Team leader

Experience working with special needs students

IEPs knowledge

In depth knowledge of autism

Self motivated

Work History

Program Assistant, 08/2012 to 10/2012

Kennedy Krieger – Towson, MD

Conducted small groups and individual classroom activities with student based on differentiated learning needs.

Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy technique at home and at school.

Redirected children to encourage positive behavior. Participate in team and classroom meetings as assigned.

Teacher Assistant, 08/2009 to 03/2012

Ridge Ruxton School – Towson, MD

Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Develops individual IEP plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development. Redirected

students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Conducted small group and individuals class room activities with

student based on differentiated learning needs.

Health Care Assistant, 08/2009 to 10/2011

Home Instead Senior Care – Towson, MD

Responded appropriately to the

physical, emotional and developmental needs of clients. Assisted clients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming,

feeding and elimination. Helped clients move in and out of bed, baths, wheelchair and automobile. Provided

transportation and companionship to client. Put client’s service first: ensured that they along with families received

the highest quality of service in caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognized the individual’s needs and

rights.

Education

High School Diploma Business, 2003

Harbor City High School Baltimore, MD

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