Anna Distefano

Experience

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  Mercer Island School District

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2014

  Special Education Student Teacher

  Wrote & facilitated IEPs and IEP meetings, ran 1:1 and small group instruction; social skills, reading, writing, math, science, provided push-in student support, focused in autism inclusion program at the elementary level.

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  Seattle Public Schools

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

  Special Education Teacher; Behavior Specialist

  Developed behavior intervention plans, developed and implemented inclusion models for special education students, teacher training & coaching, lead professional developments, head-started inclusion program within elementary school. Wrote and facilitated IEPs, managed 25+ paraprofessional staff, ran 1:1 & small group instruction; social skills, reading, writing, math, science, art.

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  Santa Barbara Unified School District

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Special Education Teacher

  Special Education Teacher; moderate/severe high-school inclusion classroom. Developed & implemented behavior intervention plans, developed and implemented inclusion models for special education students, teacher and para-educator training & coaching, wrote and facilitated IEPs, managed 25+ paraprofessional staff, ran 1:1 & small group instruction; social skills, adaptive skills, life skills, reading, writing, math, science, art. Implemented field trip programming.

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  Olive Behavior Care

  Nov 2017 - now

  I work with all children who require individualized support with daily living skills, executive functioning, cognitive development and behavior difficulties. I provide exclusive services that focus on patience, trust, and positive relationships.My practice follows holistic methodologies that recognize individuality and ensure long-term success. All behavior intervention plans are tailored exclusively for your child and family.Parent education and empowerment is at the forefront of my practice. I focus on collaboration and communication to provide meaningful tools to parents that further their child’s success.As a former Special Education Teacher, I specialize in the nuances of classroom behavior challenges. I understand the importance of implementing accessible strategies that fit into daily routines and classroom structor. Show less

  • Founder, BCBA, Behavior Specialist

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Behavior Specialist

    Nov 2017 - Aug 2018