Ariane Hamner
Antioch
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Educator with a proven track record at Antioch Unified School District, skilled in developing individualized education plans and implementing effective behavioral management strategies. Adept at fostering communication with families and utilizing data-driven evaluations to enhance student progress, particularly for those with autism spectrum disorders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Educator
Antioch Unified School District
Antioch
01.2021 - Current
- Designed individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom strategies and interventions.
- Provided direct support to students during learning activities and transitions.
- Facilitated communication between families and school staff regarding student progress.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student development and learning needs.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to promote positive student behavior.
- Utilized adaptive equipment within the classroom setting when necessary for providing access to curriculum materials or activities.
- Created lesson plans that met the individual needs of each student.
- Assessed new students referred for special education services utilizing formal assessment tools such as standardized tests or informal observations.
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented student progress using data-driven assessments.
- Implemented research based teaching practices while incorporating evidence based strategies into lesson planning procedures.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups or one-on-one sessions focusing on areas such as language development, motor skills, social skills, and self-help skills related to their disability.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Walnut Creek School District
Walnut Creek
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
- Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents to address student progress and challenges.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote social and emotional development.
- Follow up with providers to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are completed.
- Facilitate IEP meetings (psych report, related service provider reports/goals, GE/parent progress) and forward IEP to team members.
Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist Intern
Through the Looking Glass Early Head Start
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provide home-based assessment and early intervention for children under the age of three years.
- Follow the child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and develop methodologies for reaching each child's specific developmental goals.
- Program updates: goals, behavior plans, recommendations.
- Provide relationship- and strength-based consultation using inquiry and reflective practices.
- Development and implementation of client developmental programs with clinical oversight and support.
- Early Intervention assessments and recommendations updates and exit reports.
- Maintain an appropriate instructional/supportive rapport with parents.
Paraprofessional
Antioch Unified School District
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Support the learner experience under the guidance of a special education teacher.
- Completed paperwork, performs data entry, completed organizational tasks, and provided tutoring support to students in the specialized program.
- Support students with adaptive, social, and academic needs.
- Instructing small groups, reviewing material one-on-one with students, supervising their academic work, and assisting with classroom management.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2018
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral management
- Adaptive equipment usage
- Learning interventions
- Data-driven evaluation
- Effective communication
- Autism spectrum disorders
References
- Natalie Sanford, 562-686-8753, natsanford@gmail.com
- Claudia Avalos Synder, 925-219-7130, cavalos-snyder@walnutcreeksd.org
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Educator
Antioch Unified School District
01.2021 - Current
Preschool Special Education Teacher
Walnut Creek School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist Intern
Through the Looking Glass Early Head Start
01.2017 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional
Antioch Unified School District
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, East Bay