Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

• Nominated and awarded Teacher of the week in both 2022 and 2023• Provide inclusion support to students in a classroom by ensuring learning through a variety of strategies• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and tests. • Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program.• Maintain and monitor caseload to determine progress towards IEP goals; maintain compliance with all Federal Regulations and State Policies regarding the education of students with disabilities Show less

Special Education Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Present

Bridge to Rediscovery Director (Memory Care Program Director)

• May 2019 - Jan 2020

Bridge to Rediscovery Director • Developed, Implemented and maintained a therapeutic and age appropriate program which incorporated Bridge to Rediscovery Unit that is based on Montessori Based Dementia Programming principles • Followed instructions and timelines for required documentation and specific form(s) • Managed and scheduled 22 Resident Aides/Caregivers • Worked closely with the Business Officer Manager to create The Haven Chronicles, a monthly newsletter • Attended daily interdisciplinary stand up meetings • Established Bridge to Rediscovery Program planning meetings with Unit staff to develop, review and/or update individualized resident program plans • Created and Implemented monthly Activities calendar • Facilitated small groups in addition to one on ones • Provided staff training; Assisted in determining appropriate staffing ratios • Responsible for the upkeep and inventory of activity supplies • Maintained weekly Memory Care program budget Show less

Recreation Therapist

• Jul 2017 - May 2019

• Use effective interview techniques to obtain patient’s interests, barriers and functional limitations • Plan and facilitate interventions in effort to increase emotional and physical well-being of patients • Monitor and document patient’s progress • Establish rapport with patients and treatment team to provide therapeutic milieu • Use effective interview techniques to obtain patient’s interests, barriers and functional limitations • Plan and facilitate interventions in effort to increase emotional and physical well-being of patients • Monitor and document patient’s progress • Establish rapport with patients and treatment team to provide therapeutic milieu

Recreational Therapy Assistant

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

• Assists with planning, organizing, documenting and implementing recreational activities such as special events and other physical, social, cognitive and spiritual programs • Assess strengths and needs of Veterans • Motivate and encourage participation • Orders and maintains recreational equipment • Organize, clean and maintain activity areas • Update patient care plans as assigned • Provides courteous, high quality customer service to Veterans and families/associates of Veterans Show less

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

Conducted research: fine and gross motor development Movement Development Instructor for Preschool Aged Children Provided one on one interventions with Preschool Aged Children Conducted research: fine and gross motor development Movement Development Instructor for Preschool Aged Children Provided one on one interventions with Preschool Aged Children

Recreation Specialist

• Dec 2005 - Aug 2013

*Supervised and maintained accountability of four afterschool and summer day camp counselors *Facilitated recreational activities for adolescents, created a safe and enjoyable environment *Handled difficult situations by brainstorming solutions and communicating effectively with parents in addition to staff *Supervised Special Needs Dances *Assisted Senior Center Director *Part-Time Recreation Attendant- supervised facility and patrons *Supervised and maintained accountability of four afterschool and summer day camp counselors *Facilitated recreational activities for adolescents, created a safe and enjoyable environment *Handled difficult situations by brainstorming solutions and communicating effectively with parents in addition to staff *Supervised Special Needs Dances *Assisted Senior Center Director *Part-Time Recreation Attendant- supervised facility and patrons

Exceptional Children's Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

• Instructed small learning groups and prepared needed materials for classroom• Mentored and oversaw activities• Assisted with general housekeeping, kitchen tasks as well as restroom duties• Assisted with Multidisciplinary team with daily tasks for the physical benefit of students• Facilitated one on one interventions

Leadership Development Teacher

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

• Observed student’s performance and recorded data to assess progress• Established and communicated clear objectives for all learning activities• Prepared lesson plans and instructed in concise manner