Jessica Osos

586-864-4970 | ososjessica@gmail.com | 32286 St. Vincent Ave, Warren, MI 48092

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Teaching Certifications
Elementary Education, All Subjects (K-5) (ZG)
Learning Disabilities Endorsement (K-12) (SM)
Language Arts Endorsement (6-8) (BX)

Education
Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
MASTER OF ARTS, APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS May 2018
3.92/4.0 GPA

TEACHING CERTIFICATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION (LD) May 2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION (LD), LANG. ARTS TEACHING MAJOR May 2015
Minor in Theatre
Deans List (10/10 Semesters), 3.86/4.0 GPA, Kappa Delta Pi member, Olin Health Center volunteer, Friends for
Inclusive Sport recruitment chair, College Of Education Student Leaders member, Student Michigan Education
Association vice president and professional development chair, Special Olympics Michigan State president and
founder

Experience
Michigan State University Early Learning Institute (ELI); East Lansing, MI
BEHAVIOR THERAPIST August 2016-Present
Provided Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children aged 2-5 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Implemented teaching curriculums and behavioral interventions developed and oversaw by a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst in one-on-one, small group, and inclusive settings
Participated in collaborative meetings, workshops, and in-service trainings with ELI and inclusion staff
4th Wall Theatre Company; Various Locations, MI
COLLABORATIVE INSTRUCTOR August 2015-Present
Assisted lead instructor with activities and games during theatre classes for students with special needs
Constructed manageable behavior intervention plans for students with excessive behavioral challenges
Managed behavior of students with special needs

Judson Center Autism Connections (Summer Fun Program); Southfield, MI

PROGRAM COORDINATOR March 2016-August 2016
Supervised direct care staff at a summer program for children aged 4-18 with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Coordinated all staffing, conducted interviews, and hired direct care staff for summer program
Managed staff payroll, reimbursements, and petty cash
Guided implementation of supports as necessary, including behavior plans and communication systems
Developed, implemented, and guided implementation of activities and curriculum that fostered social skills
development and academic growth for children with ASD
Served as a liaison between parents and/or outside agencies (such as schools) and lead therapists
Rochester Community Schools; Rochester, MI
TEACHING INTERN August 2015-April 2016
Spent one semester in a K-5 resource room at McGregor Elementary and one semester in a 1st grade general
education classroom at Brooklands Elementary (Monday-Thursday, September-April)
Designed lessons for a variety of subjects using evidence-based practices and universal design
Implemented multiple individualized behavior intervention plans, classroom and school-wide positive behavior
intervention supports, and classroom management plans
Participated in IEP meetings, TEAM meetings, grade level collaboration meetings, staff meetings, and
professional development
Composed multiple sections of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and led sections of IEP meetings with
guidance from mentor teacher
Collaborated with general education teacher, special education teachers, school psychologists, school social
workers, paraprofessionals, speech and language pathologists, and other professionals at both buildings in
multiple environments
Facilitated a drama club with three other teachers at Brooklands Elementary for 95 elementary aged students
Judson Center Autism Connections; Royal Oak, MI
SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM ASSISTANT September 2015-June 2016
Assisted in autism programs, including social skills groups, family events, and school break programming
Implemented therapeutic programming for children and teens with Autism
Provided 1:1 to 1:5 support and managed behaviors for children and teens with Autism
Collected data on individualized and program goals
Judson Center Autism Connections (Summer Fun Program); Southfield, MI
PROGRAM ASSISTANT & LEAD TEACHER SUBSTITUTE June 2013-August 2015
Provided 1:1 to 1:3 support and guidance with activities that foster social skills development and academic growth
for children/teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tracked and analyzed Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence (ABC) data to inform decisions for behavior
intervention plans changes and implementations
College of Education at Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT September 2014-May 2015
Collected and analyzed live data and coded and analyzed data from video recordings of instructional sessions with
students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reviewed literature for studies done with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Created research project focused on populations with ASD and presented findings at an undergraduate research
fair at Michigan State University in April 2015
EDUStaff, LLC and PESG, LLC; Various location in Metro Detroit and the Capital Area (Michigan)
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER May 2014-July 2016
Capital Area Down Syndrome Association (CADSA); East Lansing, MI
GENERAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR September 2013-August 2015
Supervised, promoted, and organized CADSA activities, programs, and events
Maintained Facebook and other social media accounts
Collaborated with Board of Directors to expand programs CADSA offered

Skills
CPR, and First Aid Training; Past CPI and QBS training; Certified Special Olympic Coach; Proficient in Google
Drive; Quick to assimilate to new technology; Culturally competent;
References

Sarah Bretz
Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Clinical Supervisor
Judson Center Autism Connections (Royal Oak, MI)
Phone: 248-837-2018
Email: sarah_bretz@judsoncenter.org

Kate Czarnopys
Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Training
Easter Seals (Waterford, MI)
Phone: 586-604-0515
Email: czarnka104@gmail.com

Dan Ekonen
Director of Unified Sports
Special Olympics Michigan State (Mount Pleasant, MI)
Phone: 989-774-7203
Email: ekone1dk@cmich.edu

Carol Goike
K-5 Resource Room Teacher
McGregor Elementary School (Rochester, MI)
Phone: 248-761-5025
Email: cgoike@rochester.k12.mi.us

Josh Plavnick
Assistant Professor, BCBA-D
Michigan State University College of Education (East Lansing, MI)
Phone: 517-432-8346
Email: plavnick@msu.edu