Deanna Zulkoski
Sumter
Summary
Behavior Interventionist at High Hills Elementary, skilled in crisis intervention and team collaboration. Successfully enhanced student engagement and reduced disruptions through tailored support strategies. Committed to fostering positive behavior change and developing social skills, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
High Hills Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for students in need.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavior intervention methodologies.
- Reduced classroom disruptions by providing one-on-one assistance to students struggling with behavioral challenges.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Paraprofessional
Burkburnett ISD
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Improved classroom management with development of behavior modification plans.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops, continuously improving teaching skills.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
G.A.R. Memorial Jr./Sr. High School
Wilkes-Barre, PANo Degree - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2027
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Documentation
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Intervention planning
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
High Hills Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
Burkburnett ISD
08.2022 - 12.2023
G.A.R. Memorial Jr./Sr. High School
No Degree - Behavioral Sciences
Grand Canyon University
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