Leah Rafuse

- providing support for students by attending class with them

- assist with note taking,

- help student understand instructions/direction,

- helping student with self-confidence by being there for them based on their needs,

- weekly tutor with each student to assist in helping them complete tasks for their class

- modifications to class work/tests to suit specific needs of students within the boundaries set with faculty,

- building rapport/professional relationship with faculty,

- finding interests of students, and showing them what Georgian has to offer to help them create a community outside of CICE

• Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow,
• Developed strong rapport with students, gaining trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere for learning,
• Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff,
• Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making,
• Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.