Susan H. Coriaty

Dedicated Special Education and Intervention Specialist with over ten years of experience in supporting students and educators through data-driven decision-making and collaborative problem-solving. Expertise in analyzing performance data and implementing targeted interventions. Builds strong relationships with stakeholders while maintaining high standards in organization and communication.

• Special Education Resource Teacher, 08/22, present, Saint Simon the Apostle School, Indianapolis, IN, Provide academic support to students with special learning needs, Develop individualized learning plans that include classroom accommodations tailored to specific needs, Create tools such as checklists, visual aids, and schedules to help meet executive functioning needs of students, Provide evidence-based interventions in small groups, Perform functional behavior assessments and utilize data to develop behavior support plans, Collaborate with teachers to inform them of and ensure compliance with students’ learning plans; provide them with classroom strategies to support students, Partner with teachers in analyzing student data regularly to inform differentiated small group instruction, Communicate with and meet with parents to discuss student progress, Meet with MTSS team weekly to discuss students experiencing learning and socio-emotional difficulties, formulate plans for intervention, and follow up on efficacy of interventions
• Behavior Consultant, 06/21, 07/22, Supportive Behavior Services, Lafayette, IN, Provided behavioral support for individuals on the Medicaid waiver with developmental disabilities, Conducted functional behavior assessments for individuals with developmental disabilities, Developed comprehensive, person-centered behavior support plans that include measurable, specific goals that are reflective of individual needs, desires, and strengths, Collected and reported on data that measured individual progress towards Behavior Support Plan (BSP) goals, Trained staff on pertinent parts of the BSP such as goals, strategies, and restrictions, Met with clients weekly in the home and in the community to work on acquisition of replacement skills as listed in BSP, Attended all quarterly and annual meetings with case managers and other providers
• Special Education Teacher/Reading Interventionist, 02/20, 06/21, Dynamic Minds Academy, Indianapolis, IN, Provided math and reading instruction in a therapeutic environment to students on the autism spectrum, Developed and delivered intense, one-on-one reading interventions to struggling readers in grades 1-12, Utilized learning technology to create customized, engaging, and adapted online lessons during virtual education, Adapted learning materials as needed to maximize accessibility to all learners, Applied principles of UDL in delivering instruction that focused on individual learning styles and needs, Consulted with students’ behavior technicians regularly to discuss student behavior, share data and develop strategies to improve student outcomes
• Behavior Consultant, 08/19, 01/20, New Hope of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, Provided person-centered behavioral support using ABA strategies for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Provided social-emotional learning opportunities for clients through one-on-one activities in the community and in residential settings, developed with individual needs and goals in mind, Conducted training sessions for residential staff regarding proactive behavior supports and crisis interventions, Developed behavior support plans that include identification of target behaviors, replacement behaviors, proactive strategies, and reactive strategies that align with the behavioral goals of the individuals, Consulted regularly with team members to review behavioral data for persons supported, Kept behavioral data on persons supported and used data to prepare monthly reports, Met with psychiatrists of persons supported monthly for medication chart reviews
• Behavior Support Specialist, 07/17, 07/19, Opportunities for Positive Growth, Fishers, IN, Provided person-centered behavioral support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Conducted comprehensive functional behavior assessments through interviews, observations, and completion of assessment tools, Developed behavior support plans that include identification of target behaviors, replacement behaviors, proactive strategies, and reactive strategies that align with the behavioral goals of the individuals, Tracked data on target and replacement behaviors and included results on quarterly and annual reports, Trained caregivers and support team on implementation of behavior support plans, Consulted regularly with families and caregivers to obtain feedback on implementation and appropriateness of behavior support plans
• Special Education (Resource) Teacher, 09/15, 06/17, Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township (Amy Beverland Elementary School), Indianapolis, IN, Provided academic and behavioral support in general education and special education setting, Wrote IEPs and facilitated case conferences as Teacher of Record, Created and implemented visual supports for students; consulted with general education teachers in the use of visual supports in classroom, Provided behavior support and interventions by conducting systematic observations, assisting teachers with data collection, conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, and developing Behavior Support Plans, Developed lesson plans based on students’ IEP goals as well as on evidence-based practices, Conducted regular progress monitoring to track student progress towards goals, Consulted with general education teachers in the design and implementation of an executive functioning classroom to support students in both general education and special education

• Completion of Science of Reading training, 03/24
• Attended national Response to Intervention conference
• Serve on leadership team for schoolwide Leader in Me program
• Serve on school MTSS team
• Orton-Gillingham Training, 07/13