Denise Love

Special Education Paraprofessional with a strong background in implementing IEP goals and monitoring student academic progress in diverse classroom settings. Experienced in utilizing data collection methods to track behavior and promote positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive and adaptive learning environment for students with various disabilities.

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN (CONTRACTED) - CedarHill ISD - Cedar Hill, Texas

(2026-03 - 2026-05)

• Utilized reinforcement schedules and proactive crisis management techniques to safely de-escalate aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
• Encouraged positive behavior through rewards and praise, reinforcing desired behaviors.
• Provided frequent breaks to enhance engagement and manage individual needs.
• Collect data on antecedent-behavior-consequence (ABC) data to track targeted behavior reduction.

PARA-EDUCATOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION - Lancaster ISD - Lancaster, Texas

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Collaborated with lead special education teachers to implement IEP goals and adapt daily curriculum for caseload of 12 students with autism spectrum disorder and emotional disturbance, ensuring tailored learning experiences.
• Provided dedicated one-on-one and small-group instructional support to students with multiple disabilities in an inclusion setting.
• Monitored student behavior, providing positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate actions and enhance classroom engagement.
• Maintained confidential daily records of student progress toward IEP objectives, compiling data to support quarterly reporting and inform instructional adjustments.
• Collaborated with lead teachers to adapt daily lesson plans and materials to match individual learning styles and IEP goals.
• Utilize assistive technology and visual schedules to promote student independence and communication skills in the classroom
• Facilitated social skills groups during recess and unstructured times, fostering positive peer interactions and conflict resolution skills.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL - Advantage Academy - Grand Prairie, Texas

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

• Collaborated with lead teachers to adapt daily lesson plans and materials to match individual learning styles and IEP goals.
• Utilize assistive technology and visual schedules to promote student independence and communication skills in the classroom
• Facilitated social skills groups during recess and unstructured times, fostering positive peer interactions and conflict resolution skills.

H.S. Diploma - David W. Carter

University North Texas At Dallas