Rola Elzakkah

Elementary School Teacher (Autism Cluster) @Broward County Public Schools

Tamarac, FL, US

Design and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for 7+ students annually, incorporating Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address diverse academic, social, and behavioral needs. Improve goal achievement rates by 35% through targeted interventions and progress monitoring.• Deliver evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions, including Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Task Analysis, and Behavior Chaining, resulting in a 30% reduction in disruptive behaviors and a 40% increase in functional communication skills among students.• Develop and executed individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), utilizing strategies such as antecedent interventions, token economies, visual schedules, and peer-mediated interventions to enhance classroom inclusivity and engagement. Boosted student compliance rates by 25% within the first quarter of implementation.• Leverage robust data collection systems (e.g, progress monitoring and behavior graphing) to analyze trends, inform decision-making, and provide comprehensive progress reports. Collaborate with team members to implement individualized behavior plans, ensuring consistency across settings and fostering measurable student growth.