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Provided group and individual counseling to students from grades K- 8 related to but not limited to social, emotional, academic, and family issues to assist them with being able to maximize their access to education based on evidence-informed research and practice.Participated in multidisciplinary teams to advocate for students. Developed Individual Education Plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members. Consulted and supported teachers and administrators in understanding our students' behavior and emotional needs. Recorded and analyzed data from FBAs, school records, social development stories, and various other district assessment tools, such as SABBRS and DIAL-4. Initiate and maintain community resources.

Provide assistance to children with special needs while supporting the Instructional Teacher.Balance student assistance with everyday tasks, such as eating and toileting, with educational tasks, such as modifying and adapting class assignments.As a certified Substitute teacher, I also teach in the absence of the Instructional Teacher.Lead classroom activities to build social, emotional, physical, and occupational goals.Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Instructor: trains staff in the district on how to de-escalate someone in crisis also certified to train in de-escalation of ASD individuals.

Review, edit, and create new resources that will help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder cope with experiences related to traumatic events and or the loss of a parent through death, divorce, deployment, or incarceration. Co-facilitator of a small group of young children who witnessed the Highland Park shooting on July 4th, 2022.

Communicated directly with the constituents and the Alderman’s office.Investigated and brought awareness to issues affecting the ward. Provided the organization with up-to-date information regarding education, pension plans, and various other subjects affecting the Chicago taxpayers. Prepared candidate for forums.Communicated with many media and labor organizations by providing them with information on the Aldermanic candidate’s experience and platform.