ALEXIS GILLOGLY
Scottsdale
Summary
Qualified special education teacher with solid background in Special Education, providing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs. Successfully implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student engagement and progress. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
The United School for Autism
07.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Tanning Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated positive customer experiences and maintained salon cleanliness, enhancing team efficiency and client satisfaction
- Increased product sales through personalized consultations and proactive client engagement, driving business growth
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and customer care, consistently delivering high-quality service
- Provided attentive service and expert advice, ensuring clients achieved desired tanning results and felt valued
Teacher's Aide Assistant
Green Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
Teacher's Aide Assistant
Mission Manor Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with the preparation of presentations
- Cultivated inclusive and equitable learning spaces to support student engagement and access
- Modeled acceptable behavior and built rapport with students to aid in classroom management
- Helped students develop problem-solving skills
- Attended faculty meetings and contributed relevant student data to support program improvement
- Prepared classroom for daily lessons and cleaned and organized between classes
- Engaged students in extracurricular activities to enhance learning
Teacher's Aide Intern
Mountain View High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Modeled acceptable behavior and built rapport with students to aid in classroom management
- Cultivated inclusive and equitable learning spaces to support student engagement and access
- Supported the lead teacher in delivering instruction
- Helped to explain assignments and test instructions to boost student comprehension
- Supervised students in the classroom and during field trips
Telemarketer
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Built immediate rapport with clients through friendly and engaging conversation
- Consistently exceeded weekly and monthly sales goals
- Asked questions by following specified outline on questionnaires
- Asked relevant leading questions to understand customer needs
- Recorded names, addresses and reactions of contacted prospects into database
- Explained products and services and prices and answered questions from customers
Teacher's Aide Intern
Blenman Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided generalized support services to students and schools
- Modeled acceptable behavior and built rapport with students to aid in classroom management
- Prepared classroom for daily lessons and cleaned and organized between classes
- Supported the lead teacher in delivering instruction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Life skills instruction
- Functional behavior assessment
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Motor skills development
- Training in food handling preparation
- Autism spectrum
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP implementation
- IEP development
- Excellent classroom management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Behavior modification techniques
- Problem-solving
- Individualized instruction
- Evidence-based assessment
- Assistive technology
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Behavior intervention plans
- Inclusion strategies
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
The United School for Autism
07.2024 - Current
Teacher's Aide Assistant
Green Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
Tanning Consultant
Palm Beach Tan
08.2023 - 07.2024
Teacher's Aide Assistant
Mission Manor Elementary
08.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher's Aide Intern
Mountain View High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Teacher's Aide Intern
Blenman Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Telemarketer
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
02.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Education
The University of Arizona
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