Holly Hamilton
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Teaching on Call
School District No 73
05.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Behavioral Interventionist
Chris Rose Therapy Centre For Autism
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Developed strong rapport with students through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Partnered with parents to create consistent routines and expectations across home and school settings, reinforcing desired behaviors more effectively.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling appropriate social skills and fostering respectful interactions among students.
- Designed engaging lessons that incorporated social-emotional learning components, increasing self-awareness and interpersonal competence among students.
- Adapted intervention strategies to accommodate the unique learning styles and needs of each student, maximizing their potential for success.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, prioritizing safety while de-escalating high-stress situations efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Special Education Assistant
Heritage Christian Online School
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed crisis situations calmly, maintaining safety protocols while supporting the emotional well-being of affected students during challenging moments within the school day.
- Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Enhanced student learning by adapting instructional strategies to individual needs.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for students between different school settings by coordinating services and collaborating with relevant professionals.
- In absence of regular teacher, took over to lead all classroom instruction and management.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by creating visual supports, sensory accommodations, and structured routines.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP goal progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and other support staff in developing inclusive classroom environments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education.
- Established rapport with students, using positive reinforcement and genuine empathy to build trust and encourage open communication.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC04.2024
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Skills Training
- Multicultural Competence
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Individualized Education Plans
- Developmental Disabilities Understanding
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Knowledge
- Self-Regulation Strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Team Collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Secwepemctsín
Elementary
Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
Teacher Teaching on Call
School District No 73
05.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Heritage Christian Online School
09.2020 - 05.2021
Behavioral Interventionist
Chris Rose Therapy Centre For Autism
09.2016 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Education - Education
Thompson River University
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