Katherine Irwin

**** ******** ******, *********, ** 08037

609-***-**** ad1rao@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a BCBA

EDUCATION Richard Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts Degree in History July 1999

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Teacher Education December 2005

Masters in Special Education May 2008

Penn State World Campus

Post Masters Certification in ABA August 2014

CERTIFICATIONS Board Certified Behavior Analyst (1-16-22102)

NJ Elementary School Teacher Certificate K-8

Teacher of the Handicapped

ABA Experience

Continuum Behavioral Health

Senior Consultant 2015-2020

Worked closely with RBT’s and families to implement behavioral plans and ensure their fidelity.

Kept and maintained accurate records on student progress in order to facilitate

the success of current programming..

Conducted intake and assessment of clients prior to developing individual behavior plans.

Developed progress reports to ensure continued medical coverage for families under my direct care.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Absecon Public Schools

Self-Contained Teacher M.D 2009-Present

4th-8th Grade

Developed and maintained ABA principals to ensure the success of varied learners.

Developed and implemented a picture communication system in a predominantly

Autistic classroom environment..

Implemented schedules into the daily routines of the classroom (group, individual

and task based)

Tailored curriculum to the individual needs of varied learners.

Implemented life skills and cooking activities into the learning of students to increase

their self-sufficiency and to support program needs through sale of baked items

Developed Individual Education Plans ( IEP’s) for each student based on assessments and observations.

Extended School Year (ESY) instructor

Supervised support staff to ensure effectiveness.

Absecon Public Schools

Self-Contained Teacher L.D 2007-2009

4th-7th Grade

Worked to include LD students in grade level academic activities by providing them with

personal and academic supports according to individual needs

Participated it the development of curricular and behavioral goals

Used interactive instruction and practice to appeal to the different learning styles of varied

Learners

Mullica Township Public Schools

Self Contained Teacher of Mathematics and Social Studies, LD

5th-8th Grade 2006- 2007

Modified curriculum to appropriately match student ability with material presented

Utilized several different teaching methods in order to appeal to varied styles of learning

Applied IEP requirements in the learning environment, wrote PLEP’s for current students and attended transitional IEP meetings for students moving into high school

Implemented the use of technology in the classroom.

Participated in school wide recycle program, talent show and teacher committees

Galloway Township Public Schools

Student Teaching

Second Grade 2005- 2005

Designed and implemented daily classroom management routines.

Instructed students in all areas of Curriculum.

Organized and developed lesson plans for all daily lessons for a heterogeneous mix of

students of different levels and learning types.

Kept accurate and concise records of students’ progress and participation.

Developed rapport with parents through participation in Back to School Night, calls home,

and parent teacher conferences.

Substitute Teacher 2002- 2005

Gained experience and expertise in teaching grades one to six by working closely

with teachers, following lesson plans, and familiarizing myself with the district.

Held long term third grade position in which I organized lessons, communicated with parents

and staff members, and managed daily routines.

Worked as a long-term one-on-one aide for an emotionally disturbed student.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Galloway Township After School Program (Reeds Road)

Program Support Teacher Oct. 2002-2005

Organize and direct activities for after school students ranging from first grade to sixth

grade that accommodate all ages.

Develop and implement civic projects for students in the program to promote social awareness.

Assist students with schoolwork and provide them with opportunity to complete projects and

homework.

Galloway Township Summer Camp

Camp Counselor July 2005

Enhanced summer camp program by communicating new ideas to site coordinator and

Implementing discussed ideas.

Coordinated daily routines and conducted organized activities.

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Assistant Coach SJ Field of Dreams 2012-2103

Absecon Masonic Lodge Teacher of the Year 2011-2012

Atlantic County Masonic Lodge Teacher of the Year 2011-2012

District Teacher of the Year 2011-2012

Absecon VFW Teacher of the Year 2013-2014

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