Excellent working with children with autism or low learning

SUMMARY

Highly motivated professional with superior communication skills developed from servicing special education population, with a proven success rates in behavior modification with working with verbal, non-verbal, auditory learners and autism spectrum disorder.

EDUCATION

TCI Technical Career Institutes College & Technology 09/1994- 06/1996

Associates in Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technology

Touro College 09/2000- 06/2002

BA in Applied Medical Laboratory Technology

WORK EXPERIENCE

NYC Dept. Education 07/1995-Present

Teacher’s Assistant/ Para

Aiding occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapist and adaptive physical education providers during instruction

Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next

Teaching students, under the direction of a teacher in

oRecreation

oMotor

oVocational

oSocialization

oCommunication

Assisting students with ambulation:

oWithin the school premises

oOn class trips

Lifting, feeding, toileting and diapering after receiving appropriate training

Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes

Writing anecdotal reports concerning student behavior

Providing language assistance for bilingual students and parents

Reinforcing behavior using positive behavior support

Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, and toileting

One-on-one or small group instruction, as outlined by the teacher

SKILLS

Highly thorough and detail oriented, Proficient in Microsoft Words, Excel, and PowerPoint. Fluent in English, French and Creole

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