ALLISON COLEMAN

Special Education Teacher Assistant/Aide

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Greenbelt, Maryland 20770

house301-***-****/202-***-**** cell

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Cover letter + Resume

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Allison Coleman. I have over 20 years experience in the classroom. Throughout my years of working with children I have worked with many different types of children in a variety of different settings. I have taught in a special education classroom in small groups, large group and one on one. In following years I have had the opportunity to act as lead teacher to an afternoon class of 15 typical children and 2 special needs children, in a typical preschool environment.

I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students including typical children, children with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, intellectual disability, Rhett’s syndrome, fragile X, ESL children and children with hearing loss and children with ED. I have dealt effectively with a wide variety of behavioral challenges. Through these experiences, I have been able to remain sensitive to students’ unique capabilities and individual needs, doing everything in my power to bring out the best in each and every one of my students. In the classroom I provide individualized support to each child while collaborating with the lead teacher and the rest of the educational team to cultivate a supportive learning environment, where each student is able to learn and succeed.

Through my years of assisting in the classroom I have developed a strong commitment to children,Teachers,Parents and the team in which I work closely with I also have a deep belief in the abilities of all of my students. I bring to a classroom a strong work ethic and intense dedication to my profession. Additionally, I bring a positive attitude, am highly organized and possess strong communication skills. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to the opportunity.

Respectfully,

Allison Coleman

I am –

An accomplished teacher’s assistant with over 20 years experience.

Skilled in dealing with a variety of behaviors and positive behavior integrations.

Experienced in numerous communication tools including technology, picture communication systems and sign language

A good team member and can easily work effectively within an education team, but can also be a leader within the classroom.

Believer in, and I strive for, connections between school and home, and I encourage positive interaction between school and students families.

Empathetic with and connected to each of my students.

Specially qualified with life long experience and dedication to children with special needs and the special education community.

Experience

2014-2015 THE CHILDRENS GUILD Chillum, MD

Therapeutic Behavior Aide

Responsibilities are as follows: implementing instructions from the teacher to follow the Iep goals that’s set for children with disabilities’ am currently working with children that’s on the autism spectrum and also work with challenged behavior children with ED.I Am also able to help children thru use of communication devices, signing and pictures to help communicate their needs .

2011-2014 EASTER SEALS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Silver Spring, MD

Program Coordinator

Responsibilities for helping the classroom teacher implement strategies for children to interact wih others and to work successfully on teacher strategies/also I was able to carry on the responsibilities of implementing a program as coordinator to help children interact with the seniors also I carried out many duties in the center as food handler and placing food orders for the center

1990- 2010 Montgomery Primary Achievement Center Silver Spring, MD

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Responsibilities: Worked with individual and\or small groups of 3-5 year old children in various subject areas including socials studies, art, and music, science, and math, reading, and language arts. Additionally I assisted the students in fine motor, gross motor and self-care skills. Throughout the year, I was responsible for gathering instructional supplies and materials for the teacher. Additionally, I maintained a neat and orderly classroom at all times. I am experience with a variety of assistive devices (such as Voice Output Devices, pressure vests, etc). I remained consistently well informed of each student’s individual goals and made sure to tailor my instruction to their individual needs

2009- 2010 SLIGO Woods Preschool Silver Spring, MD

Afternoon Lead Teacher

Responsibilities: Providing instruction to preschoolers, aged 3-5, in an inclusion program. The classroom consisted of 10-15 typical children and 1-4 of their special needs peers. I lead the class, teaching a variety of lessons and curriculum. We followed state curriculum, including MMSR (Maryland Model for School Readiness) and used a variety of instructional aides and manipulatives The classroom worked in both small group and large group instruction.

2003- 2006 Collaborative Autism Preschool Program Silver Spring MD

Special Education Teacher’s Assistant

Responsibilities: Implemented ABA/verbal behavior instruction characterized by specific teaching such as errorless teaching and the transfer trial. Provided students with appropriate prompting to participate, follow, and complete tasks. Assisted teacher in taking data, identifying students reinforcement items, implementing behavior management plan and collecting ABC (Antecedent / Behavior / Consequence) data, etc.

1994-2002 Saint Anne’s infants and maternity home

Child Care Provider

Responsible for taking care of children in residential environment in preparation for school.

Responsibilities for infants and children included, but were not limited to dressing, feeding, and basic

instruction

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The Phillips School

2015-Present

My position at the school is a Behavoir Aide working closely with the teacher to impliment

a program that will coincide with the students academics.

and also track the progress of the students behavoir .

Education

November 1998- April 1999 Child Care Curriculum at Kensington Elementary School, completed a 90 hour certification.

June 1983 High School Diploma

References

Available upon request

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