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Hospital Home Bound Program

Worked with teachers in the program to developplans to remediate behavioral problems.Worked with ancillary staff in the program to develop IEP goals and services pertinent to the remediation of behavioral issues. Assisted with the Multi-Tiered System of Support.Developed materials to be used for students with behavioral issues.Gathered data and taught staff to gather data on students relative to behavioral issues.Graphed and read data and taught staff to graph and read data relative to behavioral issues. Developed functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans on students.Provided support to ESTEEM, a school environment that supports students with serious mental health problems. Provided resources to staff for behavior and academics.Assisted with the transition of students from the program to a zoned school.

Bettendorf, Iowa

Conducted full and individual evaluations and determines eligibility for special education services. This includes, but is not limited to, the administration and interpretation of individual standardized assessments, curriculum based measurement, and collection and analysis of behavioral data involving rating scales, adaptive measurements, charting, and systematic observations. Conducted reevaluations. Conducted IEP compliance for district and state.Provided consultation to schools regarding 504 eligibility.Assisted schools with developing 504 plans.Assisted teachers in the development of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).Conducted IEP meetings.Monitored IEPs for compliance.Coordinated the Solution Focus Intervention process that begins with basic academic and behavioral interventions and ends with the referral for a full and individual evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the Resistance to Intervention (RTI) model.Provided consultation to parents and educators on students who are experiencing academic and behavioral difficulties Provided individual and group counseling.Mentored ESE teachers of children with Autism, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Disabilities, and inclusion teachers on techniques of good teaching.