Katie Leeco
North Attleboro,M
Summary
Dedicated team player well-versed in behavior and anxiety management, as well as instructional support. Inspired to help foster welcoming and inspiring learning environments for students with disabilities. Leverages EXCEL Program knowledge, personal connections, and commitment to student development to support student needs along with education, career, and social development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
EXCEL Program Graduate Assistant
Bridgewater State University
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct weekly staff check-in meetings with EXCEL students
- Work with EXCEL students to create person centered planning goals and steps to achieve them
- Assist with course registration, master scheduling and course selection or changes
- Sort through applications for new and returning students
- Help run social media pages and collaborate with staff to create monthly newsletter
Group Facilitator
Mass General Hospital Aspire
05.2021 - Current
- Work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or related profiles.
- Offer direct instruction, and in-the-moment social coaching, targeting areas of self-awareness, stress management, and social competency
- Collaborate with caregivers to identify personal therapeutic goals and maintain weekly contact along with providing daily feedback about their child's progress
- Prepare and teach daily lessons on behavior management and social interaction, in both whole group and one-on-one settings
Life Skills Coach
Massachusetts Department Of Developmental Services
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Supported people with autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Advanced client knowledge and ability to preform skills such as budgeting, exercising, meal planning, household maintenance, and personal organization.
EXCEL Program Education Coach
Bridgewater State University
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted student to identify learning strengths and weaknesses and connected student with university resources to aid in both academic, career and social success
- Attended and supported student in class and assisted with assignments
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with program participants
- Supported student in educational and career planning, at scheduled staff check-in meetings as well as tracked progress from Fall to Spring semesters
- Provided transportation and encouragement during student's weekly internship
Department of Special Education Office Assistant
Bridgewater State University
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Interacted with students professionally to provide information and direct to desired staff members.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Created, organized, stored and retrieved files to enhance daily operations.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
EXCEL Program Peer Mentor / Leader
Bridgewater State University
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Served as role model for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by encouraging and modeling successful balance of academic and college life
- Met weekly one-on-one with my mentee as well as weekly night shifts in group settings, attending campus events and utilizing campus resources
- Maintained effective communication strategies to foster open dialogue between mentors and mentees
- Planned, directed, and participated in independent living skills presentations
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MABachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06.2022
Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Organized and detail-oriented
- One-on-one support
- Behavior redirection
- Knowledgeable in Office 365 programming
- CPR and First Aid certified
Timeline
EXCEL Program Graduate Assistant
Bridgewater State University
09.2023 - Current
EXCEL Program Education Coach
Bridgewater State University
09.2022 - 05.2023
Life Skills Coach
Massachusetts Department Of Developmental Services
08.2022 - 06.2023
Group Facilitator
Mass General Hospital Aspire
05.2021 - Current
Department of Special Education Office Assistant
Bridgewater State University
09.2019 - 05.2022
EXCEL Program Peer Mentor / Leader
Bridgewater State University
09.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Education - Special Education
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater State University
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