Naomi Magnus has over 10 years of experience working with children, including those with autism and disabilities. She has held several teaching roles developing lesson plans, communicating with parents, and implementing fun and educational activities. Her experience also includes working with teenagers in the justice system to encourage social integration and teach life skills.

1. Naomi Magnus
1001 Gilbert Road, Apt. #6, Madison, WI 53711 ⦁ (608) 957-4145 ⦁ zippora829@gmail.com
Qualifications
 Co-creator of Camp Create-ability, a place where children on the spectrum can learn about filming and
create their own film as a culminating project
 Ten years’ experience working with autistic children in classroom and home settings
 Experience working with adults with disabilities to increase their participation in community activities
 Six years’ experience facilitating activities for teenagers in the justice system
Teaching Experience
Paraprofessional March 2015 – April 2015
Family Path Autism Services Madison, WI
 Taught three autistic children in their respective homes social interaction, verbal skills, and various
academic subjects using a combination of play therapy and applied behavior therapy
Home Health Care Worker November 2014 – February 2015
Twin Oaks Household Madison, WI
 Coached client in his communication with others, daily cares, and helped to improve his academic skills
 Accompanied client to medical appointments, community events, and social activities
Lead Teacher June 2014 – November 2014
Little Explorers Nature and Learning Center Madison, WI
 Created weekly lesson plans for a multi-age kindergarten class of 12 children
 Communicated with parents by designing a weekly newsletter which contained photos of current
classroom and outdoor activities
 Produced a bi-weekly display highlighting themed plans with pictures and artwork by the children
 Assisted behaviorally challenged students to learn and appropriately interact with their peers
Lead Teacher January 2014 – June 2014
Bright Horizons at the American Center Madison, WI
 Created weekly lesson plans for toddler curriculum implementing academics and fine arts
 Generated an online newsletter updated daily with pictures of the days’ events
 Promoted daily physical activities with active games and dancing
Lead Teacher September 2013 – December 2013
Academy for Little Learners Madison, WI
 Implemented a fun-fit program with children ages three to five years old which included
developmentally appropriate physical activities such as dance, games, and yoga
 Instructed children using 4K curriculum which included early math, science, and literacy subjects
 Supervised children from various classrooms for swim lessons and during naptime
 Received certificate for two day training on lesson planning using YoungStar standards with up to 10
children in a multi-age classroom
 Taught an enrichment curriculum using songs and storytelling with children three to five years old

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Lead Teacher September 2007 – June 2013
Red Caboose School Age After-School Program Madison, WI
 Created a program for up to 25 kindergarten to second graders which included clubs consisting of
cooking, creative writing, drama, music, science, and Take-Apart Club
 Implemented a program of social skills where students learned how to respect others/themselves,
develop responsibility for their actions, and create a safe and supportive environment
 Managed a tutoring club which provided up to 15 mentors for students who needed extra help with
academic studies
 Developed and evaluated lesson plans over five and a half years which included art projects,
environmental responsibility, and sportsmanship through active, cooperative games
 Led numerous walking field trips to allow students to discover all the resources in their neighborhood
including pottery making, geological exploration, recreational opportunities, and various ethnic
restaurants
 Produced twice yearly talent shows highlighting students self-created efforts in areas of choreographed
dance, gymnastic performances, plays, and musicals
Skills Teacher September 2007 – November 2013
Thoreau House (Now Orion Family Services) Madison, WI
 Initiated programs for social integration of teenage male residents in the justice system by conducting
recreational activities in the community consisting of fishing, movies, festivals, and volunteer
opportunities
 Guided residents to create healthy, varied menus to cook each night
 Tutored residents to improve reading/math grades and assisted in their creating a budget for their
personal spending activities
 Modeled the way to organize and make efficient use of study time
 Maintained house by encouraging residents to do chores and take responsibility for their environment
 Evaluated with up to six residents their weekly progress in achieving their personal goals as established
by the program manager
 Mentored residents and taught basic life skills such as check balancing, applying for jobs online,
preparing for job interviews, personal care, and social interactions
 Organized game nights in which residents could participate in active games, board games, and team
building games
Preschool Teacher September 2007 – June 2010
Playhaven Madison, WI
 Created pre-kindergarten program which encouraged children to create songs and sing to remember
colors, shapes, letters, and numbers
 Encouraged community exploration by organizing walking field trips in the neighborhood to the park,
zoo, library, and playground
 Taught positive social interactions by modeling situations to make appropriate decisions
 Implemented a gratitude program as a transition from lunch to naptime
 Provided healthy cooking projects in which the students created veggie-fruit smoothies and zucchini
bread
 Led art projects using various media including paint, clay, pastels, foam, and cloth
 Implemented yoga, singing, and creative visualization to foster a calm environment for naptime