Cristina Banks

- Provide small-group instruction to students in need of additional support in mathematics, focusing on specific areas like basic operations, problem solving, and algebraic thinking.

- Develop and implement personalized intervention plans based on students assessment results, IEPs, and classroom performance.

- Administer formative and summative assessments to track students progress and adjust intervention plans as needed to ensure measurable improvement.

- Monitor and document students progress and communicate regularly with teachers, parents, and support staff on any development.

- Implement effective behavioral management strategies to ensure focused and productive sessions.

- Participate in professional development work shops and trainings to stay current with best practices in interventions and support strategies.

- Assist teachers in delivering individualized instruction to students with a variety of learning disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other intellectual/behavioral disabilities.
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to help children achieve academic, social, and behavioral goals.
- Monitor children's progress, document behavioral and academic development, and provide feedback to teachers, parents, and support staff.
- Support students with daily living activities, such as mobility, feeding, and hygiene, as needed.
- Foster and nurture a respectful environment to build children's self-esteem and encourage independence.

• Assisted students with individualized education plans to enhance learning outcomes.

• Developed personalized lesson plans to address individual student learning styles.
• Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions to enhance student understanding and retention of complex concepts.
• Monitored student progress and adapted strategies to improve academic performance.
• Utilized various educational tools and resources to support diverse learning needs.
• Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and recommend additional support when needed.

- Planned, organized, and taught swim lessons to individuals and groups of varying ages and skill levels following Red Cross/Aquatic Program guidelines.

- Promoted water safety awareness through clear communication of rules, techniques, and emergency procedures

- Worked with parents of special education children to create classes for parents to teach their kids how to be more comfortable around water and if someone is in danger out to properly call for help

- Fostered a positive and encouraging environment to support participant confidence and enjoyment in the water.

- Created and maintained special education swim lessons. To promote special ed kids to become more comfortable in and around water along with teaching them basic swimming skills like floating, putting face in water, safely getting in and out the water, and all around pool safety.

- Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to improve performance and confidence.