b'Special Education\nHope T. Cowoski\n3391 Call Road \xe2\x80\xa2 Perry, Ohio 44081\nC: 440-231-7365 \xe2\x80\xa2 cowoski.hope@gmail.com\nPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY\nConfident and capable Intervention Specialist with experience in multiple special education\nenvironments. I am skilled at blending new technologies into standard special education curriculum and I have\nextensive knowledge of PBIS and token economy systems.\nEDUCATION\nMarietta College Bachelor of Arts, Marietta, Ohio, August 2007 - May 2011\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Major in Psychology, Minor in Spanish, GPA 3.2\nUrsuline College, Pepper Pike, Ohio, August 2014\n\xe2\x80\xa2 M. Ed. Special Education Mild to Moderate\nCLASSROOM EXPERIENCE\nLead Counselor, Cleveland Clinic Summer Treatment Program, South Euclid, OH June 2014- Present\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Implemented a token economy system for students with ADHD, ODD, and Behavioral disorders\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Trained and supervised undergraduate counselors and staff\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Assisted with parent training groups\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Wrote comprehensive treatment summaries for each child who participated in the groups.\nStudent Teacher, Beachwood High School, Beachwood Middle School, Beachwood Elementary\nBeachwood, OH August 2013 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2014\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided appropriate intervention and differentiated instruction; kept accurate running records of all students\nthrough researched based progress monitoring strategies while providing necessary communication to\nparent(s)/guardian(s) and collaboration with classroom teachers while conferencing with all parties involved in\nthe student\xe2\x80\x99s educational program to ensure required progress.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Taught students to advocate for themselves as they move toward academic, social, and career goals while\nlaying the groundwork for their future, educational endeavors.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Differentiated and adapted curriculum materials for students enrolled in inclusion and self-contained settings.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided job coaching to students using applied behavioral programming strategies while integrating the\nhighest levels of Information Technology within the classroom.\nEducational Associate, Perry Local School District, Perry, OH August 2012 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2013\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided classroom assistance and accommodations to promote learning included in Individual Education\nPlans.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Collected and documented evidence of student learning.\n\xe2\x80\xa2Collaborated in effective Professional Learning Communities in multiple grade levels.\nSubstitute Teacher, Perry Local School District, Perry, Ohio January 2012 \xe2\x80\x93 August 2013\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided instruction in special and general education classrooms, kindergarten through high school.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral management strategies.\nQUEST After School Program, Perry Local School District, Perry, Ohio, January 2012 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2012\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Instructed and engaged children ages 9-14 in many hands on academic experiences.\n\xe2\x80\xa2Provided all students with an afterschool educational enrichment program in a safe, supportive environment.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Focused on reading and math through small group and individual tutoring\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Instructed in academics, recreation, sports, and cultural and enrichment activities.\nMental Health Technician, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio, May 2011 \xe2\x80\x93 September 2011\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided geriatric psychiatric treatment services for individuals 55 years or older.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Provided intensive treatment to patients with acute psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment, as well as a\nsafe environment, a structured and supportive surrounding and intensive psychiatric therapy.\n\xe2\x80\xa2 Assisted with the intensive outpatient program, psychiatric evaluations, group and individual psychotherapy,\nfamily meetings, medication education and treatment and stress and anger management.\n\nREFERENCES: Available upon request.\n\n\x0cSpecial Education\nACTIVITIES/HONORS\nPi Lambda Theta\n\xe2\x80\xa2 International Honor Society in Education\nPsi Chi Honors\n\xe2\x80\xa2 National Honor Society in Psychology\nSumma Cum Laude, Perry High School, Perry, Ohio 2007\nCOACHING EXPERIENCE\nMiddle School Softball Coach, Beachwood Middle School, Beachwood, OH, February 2014 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2014\nCoaching Certifications\nNHFS Concussion Training\nNHFS First Aid, Health, and Safety for Coaches\nNHFS Fundamentals of Coaching\n\nREFERENCES: Available upon request.'