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High School Teacher
Konawaena High SchoolHigh School Teacher
Aug. 2017 - Dec. 2018Hawaiian Islands
Substitute Teacher
High Desert Education Service DistrictSubstitute Teacher
Oct. 2016 - Jun. 2017Bend, Oregon Area
Special Education Instructional Assistant, Math Resource
ASHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 5Special Education Instructional Assistant, Math Resource
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2016Ashland, OR
Student Teacher
Kadena High SchoolStudent Teacher
Mar. 2015 - Dec. 2015Okinawa, JapanCreate and implement lesson plans Adhere to Dodea U.S. History 11 Standards and Skills Engage students in learning content through a variety of pedagogical techniques Problem and project based centered learning Involved in extracurricular activities; chaperone, Cross Country, Harvard Model Congress
Student Behavior Support Specialist
Family Solutions & Medford, OR School DistrictStudent Behavior Support Specialist
Sep. 2013 - Jun. 2014Medford, Oregon AreaWorked with a team to create and implement a Student Success Program at all elementary school sites in the Medford Oregon School District. Worked with a variety of community programs and resources to provide personal support plans for students in both general education and special education programs that fostered positive communication between teachers, parents, and administration. Successfully maintained a caseload of over 100 students at three different elementary sites in Medford, Oregon while promoting student behavioral growth and academic progress. Met with students on a daily basis to decrease mild to severe behavior concerns that included cases of harassment, physical aggression, vandalism, weapon use/possession, and threats to self and others in addition to negative classroom behaviors such as inappropriate language, non-compliance, and off-task behavior. Increased positive student behaviors by decreasing major referrals at three elementary school sites, of over 100 student caseload, by as much as 52% and minor referrals by as much as 58%. Regularly met with parents and administration to inform on individual student progress and address further areas of concern to promote parent involvement in student success.
On-call Counselor
Family Solutions-Girls' Residential FacilityOn-call Counselor
Apr. 2013 - Aug. 2013Medford, Oregon AreaWorked in girls' group home with up to 8 adolescent girls who have been removed from their homes and experience mental and emotional instabilities. Developed and implemented group therapy meetings for girls aged 12-18 in addition to one on one counseling. Worked with staff members to monitor behavior in a variety of settings including but not limited to, school site, community outings, and home area. Engaged in de-escalation of verbal outbursts as well as violent physical aggression towards staff and other clients. Distributed daily medication to clients and maintained medicine log for all clients. Created community connections for extracurricular activity opportunities for clients including gymnastics instruction, horseback riding, general volunteering. Maintained daily notes of girls' behavior in order to monitor therapy goals over periods of time.

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