Nadia Acosta
Special Education Specialist
Moreno Valley
Summary
Special Education Specialist with proven skills in IEP development, student assessments, and behavior management strategies. Committed to fostering student engagement and progress through collaborative teaching and effective parent engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet diverse student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement effective interventions, fostering student engagement and progress.
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning challenges, providing tailored support strategies for improvement.
- Facilitated training sessions for educators on special education best practices, promoting enhanced instructional methods.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student development, strengthening home-school communication and support.
Paraprofessional
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated classroom activities and provided one-on-one support to improve students' academic performance.
- Managed classroom resources and organized materials to ensure efficient daily operations and accessibility.
- Monitored student behavior and communicated with parents to foster a supportive home-school connection.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to track student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
Lead Behavioral Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Led the implementation of individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient engagement and outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians, fostering skill development and improving team performance.
- Conducted regular assessments of behavioral interventions, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies for complex behavioral challenges.
- Facilitated parent training sessions, equipping families with effective techniques for at-home support.
- Monitored data collection processes, improving accuracy and reliability of behavioral analysis.
Education
Teacher's Credential - Mild-Moderate Special Education
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Individualized education plans (IEPs)
Student assessments
Behavior management strategies
Collaborative teaching
Parent engagement
Training facilitation
Data collection processes
Certification
BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Timeline
BCBA - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
08-2023
Special Education Specialist
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
07.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Behavioral Technician
Autism Spectrum Therapies
06.2019 - 06.2022
Teacher's Credential - Mild-Moderate Special Education
Alliant International University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Riverside
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University