Chantal Oosterweghel

• Supported students with diverse disabilities—primarily autism—in inclusive elementary classrooms, focusing on fostering engagement, independence, and social-emotional growth.
• Collaborated with teachers, case managers, and families to develop and implement IEP goals, applying tailored strategies, accommodations, and behavior supports.
• Delivered one-on-one and small group instruction to reinforce classroom lessons, adapt materials, and ensure understanding across varied learning styles.
• Created visual aids and modified assignments to support accessibility, comprehension, and participation for students with complex needs.
• Maintained daily communication with families through written logs, sharing updates, concerns, and positive feedback to strengthen home-school connections.
• Assisted with personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing) for students requiring physical support, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.
• Supervised students during recess, lunch, field trips, and transitions, promoting safe and respectful behavior in all school environments.
• Monitored and recorded student progress and behavior, contributing to data-driven decision-making and progress reporting.
• Helped create a supportive, organized, and inclusive classroom environment through behavior support, material preparation, and proactive classroom management.

ABA Therapist (In-Home Services)

• Delivered individualized Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children in home settings, implementing tailored behavior intervention plans designed to improve communication, social skills, and targeted behaviors.
• Collected, analyzed, and documented detailed client data to monitor progress and inform treatment adjustments.
• Collaborated closely with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), families, and other professionals to ensure cohesive, effective intervention strategies.
• Educated and coached families on behavior management techniques and therapeutic strategies to promote consistency and generalization of skills outside of therapy sessions.
• Fostered a positive, supportive environment that encouraged client engagement, motivation, and growth.

• Provided individualized accommodations for children with diverse developmental needs to support their full participation in daily daycare routines and activities.
• Promoted social skill development through structured play, guided peer interactions, and positive reinforcement.
• Ensured a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supported each child’s emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Maintained open and consistent communication with parents to share daily updates, provide feedback, and foster strong home-daycare collaboration.
• Facilitated pre-enrollment visits and orientation opportunities to help children and families become familiar with the daycare environment, easing transitions and enhancing comfort and engagement.