Teacher K-6/ Autistic Support

Objective:

To gain employment in the field of teaching; to gain knowledge of childhood development and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Education:

Temple University August 2014- present

GPA: 3.75

Masters of Education in Special Education (Applied Behavioral Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorders)

Pennsylvania State University 2008-2012

GPA 3.09

Major: Elementary Education Minor: Special Education

PA State Certification K-6, PA State Private School Special Education Certification K-12

Pennsbury High School 2004-2008

GPA 3.74; National Honor Society; President’s Award for Educational

Excellence 2006 and 2008

Relevant Coursework:

Introductory Field Experience for Teacher Preparation

Individual Differences and Education

Learning and Instruction

Education in American Society

Education First Year Seminar

Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies

The Health Program for the Elementary School Child

Practical and Child Development

Race and Ethnic Relations

Inclusive Special Ed Foundations: Legal, Characteristics, Collaboration, Assessment, and Management

Assessment for Instruction

Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities

Teaching Reading in the Elementary School

Teaching Language arts in Elementary School

Teaching Children's Literature

Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Schools

Teaching Science in the Elementary School

Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School

Evidence-Based Instruction for Elementary Students with Disabilities in Reading, Math, and Writing

Student Teaching

Relevant Skills:

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) creation and implementation

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) data collection and analysis

Positive Behavior Support Plan creation and implementation

Behavior management

Lesson planning

Organization skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Writing skills

Time management

Singing/ acting skills

Work Experience:

Jan 2015- May 2015- Teacher Beth Sholom Early Learning Center

Responsible for creating and implementing lesson, parent-teacher communication, progress reporting, and safety and well-being of children

Aug 2012- Jan 2015 Long-Term Sub/ Teacher’s Assistant NHS Autism School

Responsible for implementing lessons under the teacher’s direction, ABA data collection, lesson planning, and substitute teaching in classes where needed, writing and implementing IEP, FBA and Positive Behavior Support Plans.

March 2014- Sept 2014- Part-Time Mental Health Therapist Center for Autism

Responsible for data collection, creating opportunities for students to successfully meet goals and progress note writing.

June 2012-Aug 2012 Pre-K Teacher Alphabet Daycare

Responsible for designing and implementing lessons for children age 3 and 4years old; parent-teacher communication

Oct 2008-Dec 2011 Teacher’s Assistant Bennett Family Center

Responsible for helping the teachers take care of the children, cleaning, and communication skills

June2011-August 2011 TSS NHS Human Services

Responsible for monitoring behavior, using interventions, tracking progress towards goals

June 2010-August 2010 Camp Counselor JCC

Responsible for caring for children, cleaning, communication skills, and setting up lessons

June 2009- August 2009 Teacher’s Assistant Just Children

Responsible for helping the teachers take care of the children, cleaning, and communication skills

June 2007-August 2007 Counselor Newtown Day Camp

Responsible for taking care of the children

Extra-Curricular:

SPSEA (Students of Pennsylvania State Education Association)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Tutoring

PA Mentor Job Shadow wrap-around services for developmentally delayed children

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