SARAH RISLEY

Lighthouse Point, FL ***** 708-***-**** ad2acz@r.postjobfree.com

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Communicates well with the child's team member's and parents. Social Integration

Classroom Instruction

Student Behavior Management

Language Skills

Individualized Instruction

Behavior Redirection

Academic Instruction

Parent and Guardian Communication

Developing Educational Materials

ABA Techniques

Intensive Autism Teacher, 10/2022 - Current

Norcrest Elementary – Pompano Beach

Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration. Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs. Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.

Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities. Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth. Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments. Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills. Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices. Nanny, 09/2014 - 12/2022

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Zapata Family – Chicago, IL

Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines. Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands. Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth. Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization. Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.

Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Behavior Therapist, 03/2017 - 07/2021

Giant Steps – Lisle, IL

Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.

Implemented exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.

Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.

Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.

Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior. Provided comprehensive treatment by working in close collaboration with multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally, and consistently.

Master of Arts: Applied Behavioral Analysis, 06/2020 Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science: Clinical Child Psychology, 05/2018 Concordia University Chicago - River Forest, IL

Exceptional Student Education K-12 Certificate

Registered Behavior Technical

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS