Applied co-teaching strategies to deliver engaging and differentiated instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to a diverse group of 3rd grade students.Collaborated with classroom teacher and other 3rd grade teachers to create and deliver content lessons based on district curriculum and teacher preparation program requirements.Conducted and utilized data from formative and summative assessments to inform instruction as well as measure growth and success.

Provided 1:1 academic and behavioral support to autistic student, encouraging participation in general education class and development of self-regulation skills according to student’s IEP.Mediated frequent outbursts and altercations by utilizing positive behavior support methods and de-escalation strategies while ensuring safety and security of students, staff, and all others involved.Conferred and collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other relevant parties regarding student progress and achievement and completed observations and documentation of student progress and behavior as directed by teachers and/or administrators.Assisted and facilitated academic support groups focused on reading and writing for students in 2nd and 5th grade according to students’ IEPs.

Provided exceptional hybrid instruction and behavioral support to 1st grade student in accordance with IEP goals and services during COVID-19 pandemic.Participated in IEP meetings and collaborated with school staff, related service providers and parents to collection and share information and monitor development and progress of IEP and BIP goals.

Created and implemented developmentally appropriate, play-based interactive lessons and activities that promoted progress in gross and fine motor skills, social-emotional development, STEM skills, language, literacy, and overall cognitive development for a class of 20 children aged 3-4 years using My Teaching Strategies GOLD.Provided effective counseling, addressed emotional needs of students, and helped students find solutions for social problems; approached teaching with a strengths-based learning approach, focusing on students’ strengths in all interactions.Maintained records of behavior reports, incident reports, class attendance, emergency, medical, and registration forms for each student.Completed observations and documentation of all children’s developmental progress using a variety of developmental evaluations and communicated any concerns to parents for further evaluation and referrals.Regularly communicated with parents via daily verbal and digital communication, parent-teacher conferences, and meetings, attended professional development workshops in early childhood development and education.

Planned and implemented meaningful, engaging, and fun activities to facilitate social, emotional, and intellectual growth as well as acquisition of independent skills.Maintained a safe environment and oversaw practical activities and physical care of anywhere from seven to over 50 children ages 3-12 during afterschool care program with a team of 15+ rotating employees.Facilitated conflict resolution among students and coached students in interpersonal communication with peers.

Provided basic care and maintained a safe environment for children 6 months-14 years.Created meaningful, engaging, and fun activities to facilitate social, emotional, and intellectual growth.Scheduled and/or supervised recreational activities and play dates and chauffeured children to and from extracurricular activities.Prepared snacks and meals.Facilitated conflict resolution and building of such skills among friends and/or siblings.Assisted with homework.

Tutored and evaluated children individually; assessed and recorded student’s progress.Reviewed, developed and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.Offered help and guidance to individual students in English, Math, Science, Spanish, Latin, organizational skills, and/or study skills.Strengthened own patience and leadership skills whilst working efficiently, accurately, and continuously communicating with the student, parent, and teachers.

Researched and collected contact information for 200+ school district superintendents, communications directors, local levy committee leaders, and other groups with a stake in fully funding education equitably in Washington State and formulated a standardized system for contact information usage.Presented information gathered to supervisor and other colleagues, providing a clear and concise explanation of my work on the two projects I completed.Submitted public records requests to the 90 largest school districts throughout the state and maintained contact with administrative staff until the requests were completed according to each district’s interpretation of laws regarding release of contact information of parents or students for use in League of Education Voters campaigns; Acquired records from 69 of those districts.Maintained meticulous records of public records requests, data, affidavits, etc. to ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information gathered and standardized and systematized data gathered for database entry in Salsa Labs.