Jessi West

Driven by a passion for education and dedication to fostering inclusion in the classroom, I strive to motivate student growth through creative lesson planning and dynamic instruction, always encouraging curiosity and a genuine love for learning. With excellent communication skills, I build supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Health Care Assistant at Ionia County ISD (2023-08 – Present)

• Effectively and efficiently assist in implementing social, communication and behavioral programming
• Provide group or individualized instruction
• Implement planned activities
• Attend IEP meetings as requested
• Support student participation in the classroom
• Ensure recommended accommodations are provided for my student

Behavioral Therapist at Centria Autism Services (2019-05 – 2022-04)

• Work with autistic children in home and center based
• Applied behavioral analysis
• Collect antecedent, behavior, and consequence data
• Conduct discrete trial training
• Conduct natural environment training
• Conduct social skills training
• Implement behavior treatment program

Master of Arts in Elementary Education – American College of Education (2025-08)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Spring Arbor University (2018-05)

Associates in Liberal Studies – Montcalm Community College (2015-05)