Ann Thomson

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Litchfield Maine 04350

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT)

New York Therapy Placement Services Brooklyn, New York

October 2019-March 2022

• Provide SEIT services to child enrolled in general education preschool settings or home based upon services mandated on the IEP

• Assess children using informal and formal testing, score testing results and write reports to ascertain progression and/or regression within developmental domains

• Meet deadlines for progress reports, annual reports, log notes, schedules, compliance paperwork and billing

• Maintain communication and consistency with the related service providers, parents/guardians and classroom teachers

• Attend assigned trainings provided by NYTPS

Case Manager 3-5 (Level ii)

Child Development Services, Brewer Maine

October 2017-September 2019

• Review referrals and perform pre-assessment activities

• Facilitate and ensure the development, review and evaluation of each child’s IEP

• Assists in the development of a transition plan from preschool to public school services

• Assist parents in gaining access to the early intervention services or FAPE services

• Facilitates, coordinates and monitors the timely delivery of available services.

Lead Teacher in Typically Developing Preschool Classroom

Islesboro Preschool, Islesboro Island Maine

July, 2015 — September 2017

• Create and implement preschool Curriculum for typically developing classroom based on previous experience

• Build rapport with parents and children within small community to create trusting and nurturing environment

• Organize Field trips around the island to supplement learning experiences and curriculum inside the classroom

• Communicate with Parents and Island employees to raise money for the preschool through fundraisers

• Research supports within the community for students who exhibit non typical learning styles

Teacher in Behavioral Elementary Day Treatment Program

Sweetser, Belfast Maine

January, 2011 — November, 2013

• Utilize knowledge of treatment approaches established with multidisciplinary team to support individual goals of students

• Guide students personal and emotional development to follow norms of socially acceptable behavior

• Assist staff and clients by having knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and using procedure effectively

• Support school principal by participating in regular individual and group supervisions and advising administration on needed actions

• Help guardians by providing daily feedback on students accomplishments, behavior and discipline within a consistent framework

Lead Teacher

Integrated Preschool Classroom Warbasse Nursery School, Brooklyn New York

January, 2005 — January, 2011

• Orchestrate and lead Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

• Adapt curriculum to support individual IEP goals of students

• Develop, implement and monitor Behavior Modification Plans through positive behavioral support systems

• Plan interventions for children who are culturally, linguistically and/or ability diverse

• Employ knowledge of ABA as part of a classroom management technique

Qualifications

Professional Certification in NYS of Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certification in NYS of Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) Handwriting Without Tears 8 hours toward certification

Education

George Washington University

Master of Arts, Early Childhood Special Education

Degree date: 2004

Hood College

Bachelor of Arts, Developmental Psychology

Degree date: 1999

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