Nana Nomura
Holyoke
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in working with individuals with special needs. Highly skilled in creating inclusive environments, and providing individualized support to promote growth and development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Support Teacher
The Center School
Holyoke
05.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to foster positive classroom environments.
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeting academic skills and social and emotional development.
- Provide feedback for the IEP team meeting and IEP development process, in collaboration with the Educational Administrator.
- Attends IEP, review, and emergency meetings as requested and needed.
Direct Support Professional
Sunshine Village
Chicopee
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Development and implementation of active treatment and habilitation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Ensure client safety, provide personal care assistance, teach clients to do things for themselves, and help clients live as fully and independently as possible.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and behavioral observations.
PE Activity Leader
Boston Higashi School
Randolph
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Plan and implement adapted physical activities that are inclusive and accessible for students with autism. This involves modifying traditional sports and physical education activities to ensure that all students can participate, and experience success.
- Providing instruction and guidance to help students improve their motor skills, coordination, balance, and overall physical fitness.
- Constructed students' physical accommodation plans to address individual disabilities for enhanced school performance.
Residential Instructor
Boston Higashi School
Randolph
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Attend to the personal needs of the students while teaching daily living and social skills, in accordance with Daily Life Therapy®.
- Create and maintain a safe educational environment for the students.
- Provide assistance and teaching with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Assist residential students in developing their daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, and various kinds of recreational skills, such as art, music, physical activities, and field trips, etc.
Education
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Sports And Health Science
Fukuoka University
Fukuoka, Japan03-2002
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- IEP collaboration
- Habilitation programs
- Adapted physical activities
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Social skills development
Timeline
Academic Support Teacher
The Center School
05.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Sunshine Village
10.2023 - 05.2024
PE Activity Leader
Boston Higashi School
04.2018 - 09.2023
Residential Instructor
Boston Higashi School
09.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Sports And Health Science
Fukuoka University