Alaina Ellison, Ed.S. Email and Phone Number

I am responsible for facilitating IEP meetings as well as implementing IEP and Behavior Intervention Plans. I have coordinated staff professional development and trainings, supervised paraprofessionals, and initiated positive behavior intervention programs. I serve on several committees including District Leadership Team, Building Leadership Team, Student Study Team, Special Education Team, Reading Data Team, Ed YES, and the Positive Behavior Intervention Team. I am also a presenter for START… Show more I am responsible for facilitating IEP meetings as well as implementing IEP and Behavior Intervention Plans. I have coordinated staff professional development and trainings, supervised paraprofessionals, and initiated positive behavior intervention programs. I serve on several committees including District Leadership Team, Building Leadership Team, Student Study Team, Special Education Team, Reading Data Team, Ed YES, and the Positive Behavior Intervention Team. I am also a presenter for START (Statewide Autism Resources and Training). These opportunities have enabled me to develop strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills which allow me to cultivate a supportive learning environment and reinforce the school’s standards, policies and goals. Show less

As an adjunct professor, I taught two sections of FYS (First Year Seminar) during the Fall 2010 school year. The course focused on developing study strategies, teamwork and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on academic and personal growth.

I planned and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and socialneeds of the children in the program. I provided weekly and monthly schedules of activities. I developed culturally appropriate programs and activities as well as activities that introduced math and literacy concepts.Ensure children are supervised at all timesI provided various experiences and activities for children including songs, games andstory telling. I built children’s esteem… Show more I planned and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and socialneeds of the children in the program. I provided weekly and monthly schedules of activities. I developed culturally appropriate programs and activities as well as activities that introduced math and literacy concepts.Ensure children are supervised at all timesI provided various experiences and activities for children including songs, games andstory telling. I built children’s esteem, comforted children and established routines and provide positive guidance. I provided a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable and implemented positive discipline when required.I also observed children and made note of progress as well as integrated children with special needs in a positive and respectful manner.Additionally, I discussed children’s development with parents. I discussed identified problems and needs with professionals including my co-teacher, teacher assistant and itinerant staff. I participated in community activities and promoted literacy and early education. Show less

As a Youth Specialist I was responsible for assisting adjudicated youth, male and female, ages 12-21, in a residential facility with daily living activities, engaging in recreational activities with children, maintaining a “household” including cooking and cleaning activities, transporting to appointments, court and home visits and participating in the development and implementation of treatment plans for children. I as responsible for the safety of a group of up to 12 in a home-type… Show more As a Youth Specialist I was responsible for assisting adjudicated youth, male and female, ages 12-21, in a residential facility with daily living activities, engaging in recreational activities with children, maintaining a “household” including cooking and cleaning activities, transporting to appointments, court and home visits and participating in the development and implementation of treatment plans for children. I as responsible for the safety of a group of up to 12 in a home-type environment. I am certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Mechanical Restraints. I am also a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist through the University of Michigan. Show less