Abbie Deaton

I am Abbie, a skilled provider with experience and a masters degree in applied behavior analysis. Experience includes working in almost all of East Moline school district special education buildings with ages preschool to 4th grade. I have experience in applied behavior analysis and have been a behavior technician for a few years now and currently have a masters degree in ABA and am sitting for the BCBA exam. I am a compassionate professional delivering exemplary support and assistance to individuals with a variety of needs. Facilitating positive educational environments through initiation of positive reinforcement and natural environment training is part of my every day work. I have expertise in documentation through central reach software and session summary mastery. Top skills in organizing materials, prioritizing tasks and building relationships with staff, clients, and parents. I have supported classrooms of up to 17-20 children and am very dependable and organized with knowledge of childcare and in the field of ABA. I am focused on being a good role model to others by exhibiting and reinforcing behaviors of social significance and helping others learn in the field by providing feedback and ideas to the team. I am a very strong team player who has strengths in leadership and management skills.

• Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
• Collaborated with the teacher to develop effective, individualized learning strategies.
• Spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
• Worked in tandem with the teacher to develop a customized classroom environment that was conducive to the students' needs.
• Received high remarks for creativity of teaching and instructional techniques from students and faculty.
• Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
• Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students.
• Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock.
• Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.
• Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
• Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
• Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among class of 17 students.
• Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
• Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
• Interacted with parents, teachers and [Job titles] to maintain productive communication throughout program participation.
• Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
• Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
• Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
• Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
• Contributed thoughts and ideas at monthly staff meetings.
• Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
• Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
• Observed and assessed student performance, keeping thorough records of progress.
• Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff to enhance student learning and classroom success.
• Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
• Interacted with children and promoted good behavior through positive reinforcement methods.

Safety Care Certification renewed June 2024