Alana Cato
Learning Specialist at St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Specialist
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Sep 2020 - Present
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BASIS.ed
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Education Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Present
• Assisted in selecting, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of evidence based interventions for students in a variety of academic settings• Oversaw the IEP approach including the referral process, service delivery, monitoring deferral compliance•Supervised and evaluated the special education staff•Maintained student records regarding special education compliance•Working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 and other related laws Show less
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Learning Specialist
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Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
• Special Educator providing one on one, small group, and push in services for students with special needs. • Coached teachers on best-practices and evidence based approaches in delivering and analyzing curriculum for in classroom use. • Adapted curriculum for general education for students with specialized instruction
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Hillsborough County Public Schools- Pizzo Elementary
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Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
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Special Educator/Autism Spectrum Disorder Educator
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2017
• Classroom teacher providing individual and one-on-one specialized instruction for students with autism and related disabilities. • Developed specialized curriculum, testing, and materials and implemented instruction in a self-contained setting. • Case manager for students with Individualized Education Plans • Collaborated with students, parents, special education teachers and administration to help students reach IEP goals. • Experienced in BIP, FBA, Crisis Intervention and Positive Behavior Support Systems Show less
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Science and Industry Museum
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sensory Friendly Teacher
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May 2014 - 2016
• Aided teachers with delivering curriculum to students pertaining to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art • Worked with students with disabilities to be engaged in an inclusive environment • Aided teachers with delivering curriculum to students pertaining to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art • Worked with students with disabilities to be engaged in an inclusive environment
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Education
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University of South Florida College of Education
Master of Arts - MA, Special Education Concenstration in Behavior Disorders -
University of Florida
Bachelor's degree, Psychology