Autism UnitIntervention specialist in a 1st-4th grades self-contained classroom servicing students with Autism Spectrum Disorder while overseeing two paraprofessionals. Write, implement, and track progress on Individual Education Programs (IEP) and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) while incorporating the Ohio Academic Content Standards- Extended (OACS-E). Create and implement unit plans, lesson plans, and all functional and educational materials based on IEPs and the OACS-E. Collaborate with coworkers, special services (SLP, OT, PT, APE, etc.), families, and community programs. Mentored new teachers and general education students volunteering in my classroom. Led building and district professional development about students with disabilities, sensory integration, technology in the classroom, and OLWEUS Anti-Bullying Program. Active member on a variety of committees such as Building Leadership Team, Teacher-Based Team, Autism Team, OLWEUS Committee, PBIS Committee, Girls on the Run Head Coach, and Lead Member on District Crisis Team.Multiple Disabilities ClassroomIntervention specialist in a 3rd-5th grades multiple disabilities classroom while overseeing an educational assistant and individual student follow-along. Write, implement, and track progress on IEPs for each student while incorporating the OACS-E. Create and implement unit plans and lesson plans based on IEPs and the OACS-E. Collaborate with coworkers, special services (SLP, OT, PT, APE, etc.), families, and community programs. District testing coordinator and trainer for the Alternate Assessment. Active member on a variety of committees such as University Relations Committee, Healthy Schools Committee, Girls on the Run Head Coach, IEP Software Committee, and Awards and Recognition Committee.

Kent State Transition CollaborativeTransition Coordinator for high school students with learning disabilities working in unpaid and paid positions on Kent State University’s campus. Administered career assessments. Prepared and taught functional academic lessons aligned with the students’ IEPs. Provided transitional services and engaged in job sculpting. Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, job coaches, and work study coordinators. Participated in IEP meetings. Assisted students with travel training.Career and Community StudiesTransition Coordinator for high school students with learning disabilities mainstreamed into general education college classes. Administered assessments. Created lesson plans that meet Life Centered Career Education (LCCE) standards for Career Exploration class. Taught Career Exploration class to meet LCCE standards. Assisted students with travel training. Participated in Person Centered Planning retreats.