Special Education Teacher

PAMELA J. BREEZEATL-EKSTROM M.Ed. LBS

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PROFILE: Skilled and dedicated Behavioral Consultant with over fifteen years experience delivering supervision, team building, consultation, training and program development. Areas of expertise include: Program Development /Team Building

Professional Development, Coaching, Counseling,

Family Support and Advocacy

Functional Behavior Assessment

Networking and Interagency Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Merakey, Blue Bell, PA 2020-Present

● Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans and provide consultative and direct support to individuals with Behavioral Health and IDD diagnosis and their teams

● Provide individual and group therapy according to individual needs and treatment plan

● Participate in team meetings and interagency collaboration to support transfer of skills Elwyn Early Learning Services, Philadelphia, PA 2016-2020 Early Intervention Coordinator Region 1/Direct Service Lead

● Supervise Service Coordinators, therapists and Special Instructors serving children between the ages of 3-5

● Ensure special education services are in compliance with state and federal regulations

● Provide training to new hires

● Provide coaching and training to participants in the Teacher Induction Program Coatesville Area School District, Coatesville, PA 2015-2016 Special Education Teacher-South Brandywine Middle School

● Case-Manage 18 students receiving special education services

● Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs, Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support plans

● Co-Teach 8th grade English Language Arts

Universal Companies, Philadelphia, PA 2013-2015

Behavior Specialist

● Provide on-going professional development utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, functional behavior assessment and positive behavior supports.

● Supervise inter-agency operations between schools and contracted school based therapeutic support agencies.

● Train and supervise instructional delivery of social skills programming to students in emotional support, life skills and autistic support classrooms

● Clinical consultation to faculty, staff and administrators for students exhibiting behavioral challenges.

● Conduct functional behavioral assessments and supervise development of positive behavior support plans

● Initiate partnership with University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research Access Services, Fort Washington, PA 2011-2016

Clarity Service Group, Southampton, PA 2012-2013

Behavior Specialist Consultant/ Mobile Therapist

● Develop and supervise implementation of behavior plans for children ages 3-21.

● Design and teach lessons and support strategies for behaviorally challenged children ages 3-21 and their families.

● Coach therapeutic staff support workers, parents, and care providers. Freire Charter School, Philadelphia, PA

Transition Coordinator/Behavior Specialist 2010-2011

● Supervise the implementation of transition based instruction for 70 high school students with special needs.

● Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for 11th and 12th grade students.

● Coach faculty on the administration of functional behavior assessments and positive behavior supports plans.

● Establish policies and procedures for students receiving section 504 services.

● Case-manager for ten students with Learning Disabilities and Emotional Support needs. Director of Special Education 2009-2010

● Supervise special education teachers in an inclusive high school setting.

● Facilitate professional development leading to improved outcomes for special needs students.

● Co-design progress monitoring system and oversee consistent implementation

● Evaluate work performance and assist teachers in creating action plans.

● Monitor compliance with federal regulations regarding disciplinary concerns for students with special needs.

● Spearhead student internship programs with local businesses and organizations (e.g. CityYear and Temple Youth Voices). Melmark, Berwyn, PA 2006 – 2009

Behavior Analyst/Curriculum Coordinator

● Supervise 2 teachers and 7 staff in the sensory program

● Supervise transition services in collaboration with local education agencies, families, and community programs

● Initiate partnerships with St. Joseph’s University, Best Buddies International, and Conestoga High School Prince William County Department of Special Education, Manassas, VA Autism Resource Specialist, Prince William Schools 2004-2006

● Autism specialist consultation and direct instruction to K-12 students, administrators, faculty and families.

● Facilitate instruction in communication, self-regulation and organizational management for students with autism in district schools.

Special Education Teacher, Potomac High School 2002-2004

● Design and deliver Individualized Education Programs for students in self-contained autistic placement

● Institute inclusive classroom opportunities, community based instruction and social skills groups

● Supervise work performance and develop corrective action plans for instructional support staff.

● Lead professional development.

Special Education Teacher, Parkside Middle School 2001-2002

● Design and deliver Individualized Education Programs for students identified with Asperger’s Syndrome.

● Supervise work performance, develop corrective action plans, and lead professional development for teachers and instructional support staff

LICENSE/ CERTIFICATE

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA-English 7-12 Teacher Licensure, Level II (#09627324), 2009 STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA-Special Education Teacher Licensure, Level II (#08638274), 2008 STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA-Behavior Specialist Licensure (BH000952), 2022 EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Boston, MA, 2007

Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis for Special Populations GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, VA, 2005

Masters in M. Ed. Severe Disabilities, Special Education STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, Albany, NY, 1986

B.A. in English/Psychology

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Trauma Informed Practices-Drexel University, Modified DBT- Dr. Julie Brown, BAS Adult Autism Certification; Avatar, Sprout Online Data Systems, HCSIS/Pelican Online IEP systems, Applied Behavior Analysis;PECS;TEACCH;Boardmaker

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