Training High School
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Maitland, FL. E-mail
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Kyra Jacob
Mission
Statement I have always had a passion to work with children
who need a voice and challenge and surprise me on a
daily basis. Fortunately, I have been able to do so
for the last 13 years. Growing up, my mother was an
Exceptional Education teacher who taught children
in their homes, and oftentimes I would accompany
her and witness her creative, individualized
teaching methods. After college, I knew that I too
wanted to work with children who required me to go
that extra mile...or 10! I have served as a teacher
and behavior specialist to students and patients of
all ages and exceptionalities, in a variety of
settings. I am committed to know each of them as
individuals-their lives outside of school, their
interests, goals, achievements. Really knowing them
as human beings, not just as students is vital to
relationship building. When you genuinely know your
students, you can offer praise for accomplishments,
ask for opinions, offer guidance when goal-setting.
I want my students to know they are valued as
individuals. I could not effectively do that if I
did not cultivate meaningful relationships with
each of them. I show them I care with affection,
smiles, humor. It is not "me" and "them", it is
"us." We are together, my students and I, teaching
and learning from one another. I look forward to
the opportunity to apply my experience, as well as
what I have learned from my colleagues, and most
importantly my students and patients, to all other
equally challenging and surprising young people.
Work experience 2001-2008 Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL.
Cherokee School, 2001-2003
Severely Emotionally Disturbed Teacher, Grades 2-5
(Small Group) Direct Instruction in Reading and
Writing (Corrective Reading, Reading Mastery,
Reasoning and Writing)
Crisis Prevention Intervention training
Precision Teaching in Math
Saxon Math
Leap Frog Training and Instruction
Accelerated Reader
S.T.A.R. Reading
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Training
Proficient in developing all sections of IEP's
Matrix Training
FCAT Training
Social Skills Training and Instruction
Level System
Token Economy
Edgewater High School, 2003-2005
Remedial Reading Teacher, Grades 9-12
Direct Instruction in Corrective Reading
FCAT Proctor
Cherokee School, 2005-2008
Severely Emotionally Disturbed Teacher, Grades 4-6
(Small Group) Direct Instruction in Reading Mastery
Everyday Math Training and Instruction (Small
Group)
Houghton-Mifflin Math
Precision Teaching
Accelerated Reader
Handwriting Without Tears
FCAT Training and Proctoring
Write-Track Training and Instruction
Scott Foresman Science Instruction
Social Skills Training and Instruction
Proficient in developing IEP's, including
Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior
Intervention Plans
Behavior Modification Training
Created and Implemented Classroom Behavior
Management Plan(s)
Level System
Token Economy
La Amistad School, Summers of 2002-2008
K-12 Teacher
Taught all subject areas to students with various
learning disabilities and mental illnesses
Level System
Token Economy
Private Tutor, 2006-2008
SRA Corrective Reading (Direct Instruction 1:1)
Also, used various appropriate reading materials
based on ability level
Certified at Sylvan Learning Center in Beginning
Reading, Reading, Math, and Study Skills
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, Sea Harbor
September 2008- July 2009
Behavior Specialist (Autism Unit)
ABA and Positive Behavior Support
Schedule and oversee patients with ages ranging
from 5-17 years during non-school hours
Run small therapy groups
Social Skills instruction and implementation
Motor Skills
Verbal Communication
PECS
Daily Living Skills
Level System
ABBLS training
Writing and implementing Functional Behavior
Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
The Paragon School, August 2009- June 2010
Autism Teacher grades 2-3
Private Tutor - Reading
Created individual behavior plans
Implemented point sheets, level system, token
economy
Use of PECS
Social Skills instruction
Sensory work
ABA Therapy
Glenridge Middle School, August 2010 - present
Behavior Specialist, ESE students in general
education
and Intensive and Regular Autism Units
grades 6-8
ABA and Positive Behavior Support
Schedule and oversee students in self-contained
regular and Intensive ASD classrooms, as well as
1-1 and small group times with ESE students in the
general education setting
Run small and 1-1 therapy groups
Social Skills instruction and implementation
Motor Skills
Verbal Communication
PECS
Daily Living Skills
Functional Skills
Write Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior
Intervention Plans
Implement Behavior Plans and collaborate with and
train teachers and other staff on how to follow and
implement behavior plans specialized for each
student
Create and implement individual schedules of
reinforcement and train staff on correct
implementation
Create individualized behavioral data sheets based
on target behaviors to be decreased as well as data
for target behaviors for increase based on BIP
Graph all documented data (all documented
behavioral, procedural, showing frequency,
duration)
Behavior Contracting
Train staff on data collection
Implement and train staff on implementing behavior
intervention procedures based on individual
student's BIP
Safely implement restrictive interventions
procedures when needed based on student's BIP
and/or crisis plan (CPI, PCM)
Daily communication with parents
Continuous communication with teachers and other
school staff
Continuous communication and collaboration with
assigned district Behavior Analyst
In 2012-2013, and currently for the 2014-2015
school year, served as both behavior specialist and
Intensive ASD teacher
Education 1997-2001 University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
B.A. Psychology, English Literature Minor
LEAD Scholars Program 1997-1999
Oct. 2008 - July 2009 Florida Institute of
Technology Melbourne, FL
Applied Behavior Analysis Program (Board Certified
Assistant
Behavior Analyst)
BEHP 5000 Concepts and Principles of Behavior
Analysis
BEHP 5001 Behavior Assessments and Program
Evaluation
BEHP 5002 Behavior Change Procedures and Ethics
(I have completed my supervision hours under BCBA,
Laura Hernandez, and have completed all the
required courses for my BCaBA. Currently studying
for BCaBA exam.)
Certifications Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
2001-2003, 2014-2015
CPI Renewal June 2008
Handle With Care Certification September 2008
CPR Certification September 2008
Exceptional Education K-12 (current)
Elementary Education K-6 (current)
Florida Alternate Assessment certification
2012-2013
Professional Crisis Management (PCM) 2010 - current
References Dr. Renee Pancoast
Principal, Cornerstone Charter Academy
407-***-**** (W)
321-***-**** (C)
Heather Hilton
Principal, Cypress Creek High School
407-***-**** ext. 6033410
Laura Wherry
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
June Hoefling
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
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