Alexia Gardon

Experience

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  Carmel Clay Schools

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Functional Independence and Transitional Skills (FIATS) Teacher

  - Adapted and implemented daily lessons from district math and language arts curriculums to meet the needs of diverse learners who had multiple cognitive and physical disabilities- Developed a data collection system to monitor student progress, used assessment data to show improved learning; analyzed data to evaluate the need for instructional changes- Applied behavior management strategies to support self-regulation for students with aggressive and self-injurious behaviors

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  Park Hill School District

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Resource Special Education Teacher

  - Provided pullout instruction in the special education classroom as well as push-in instruction in the general education classroom- Administered formal assessments as a part of the special education evaluation process- Provided small group, targeted social skills instruction to students with social and emotional needs

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  Joplin Schools

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Resource Special Education Teacher

  - Integrated assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles into classroom instruction and student work to facilitate active learning- Identified and selected appropriate accommodations to meet the learning needs of students; utilized assessment tools to observe, evaluate, and document efficacy of accommodations- Established meaningful connections with students by fostering a safe, trusting, and supportive classroom environment- Developed relationships with parents through appropriate communication and the use of professional and courteous interpersonal interaction- Managed multiple competing priorities, including designing and executing a variety of projects and lesson plans, keeping track of students' work, progress, and records, and making time for long-term planning and data analysis Show less

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  Greenwood Springs Event Center

  May 2020 - May 2021

  Event Assistant

  - Assisted with event coordination and provided on-site event management- Coordinated styled photoshoot with regional wedding vendors that was later featured in Metropolitan Weddings magazine- Composed an original blog post for Metropolitan Weddings website highlighting products and services provided by venue- Designed print and digital marketing materials; created original content for social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram- Played key role in strategy and design of rebranding of website Show less

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  Bellarmine University

  Jun 2021 - now

  Assistant Director of Accessibility Resource Center

  - Determine reasonable accommodations and strategies to ensure accessibility to academic programs and services that meed the needs of students with disabilities and comply with disability and privacy regulations- Develop, plan, and deliver training and professional development for students, staff, and faculty- Design, implement, and maintain a cyclical assessment plan to evaluate and demonstrate the efficacy of services provided- Maintain a regular caseload of students; advise students on topics such as goal setting, organization, time management, study skills, and self-advocacy- Work with a committee of faculty and staff to review potential structural barriers to student success, including policies, procedures, and other issues that could impact the student experience Show less

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  Christina Burton Events

  Apr 2022 - now

  Lead Coordinator