ERIC YEHLE

Kent, OH 44240 | | eyehle@kent.edu

Summary

I am a member of the Kent State Early Intervention Cohort Certificate group and will complete my work this
summer. I am a passionate believer in the strength of Family-Centered Natural Environment early intervention.
Currently I am interning with a Developmental Specialist in Stark County.

Skills
Experience and understanding of the IFSP Understands the critical role of placing family Process from
birth to IEP transition. needs and environments at the center of Experience and Understanding of multiple
forms Intervention plans.
of Early Childhood Assessment and Evaluation. Understands the importance of accepting the
Experience and understanding of working with a diversity across spectrum's of families receiving
multi-disciplinary team to achieve family centered services.
goals. Belief in encouraging the advocacy and self
Experience and Understanding of the importance determination skills of families I will work with. of
using Evidence Based Strategies Intervention Understands the importance of team centered
and Coaching Strategies to successful outcomes strategies to meet the broad spectrum of needs
for families. our families will need met. Experience

Substitute Teacher Akron Public Schools Akron, OH

Two years experience as substitute teacher with Akron Public Schools. Served in long term substitute positions
for students in Severe Behavioral Handicaps as well as Mild and Moderate to intensive special needs classrooms,
across elementary to high school grade levels.
Curriculum Developer White Hat Management Akron, OH
Created a State Board of Education approved Career and Technical Education course that relied on professional
journal and relevant real world resources for learning opportunities rather than textbooks.
Intern Family Child Learning Center Tallmadge, OH
Interacted with families of children three years and younger who were going through the process of Autism
diagnosis. Observed the implementation of Triple-P, Play Project, and Connections, programs. Gained
experience and understanding of the challenges faced by families as they went through the process of an
diagnosis of Autism.
Intern Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities Canton, OH
Observed and took part in the intervention services of children with a variety of needs and families from a wide
range of backgrounds. Provided individual intervention services and conducted Routines based interviews (RBI)
and eco-mapping. Observed the use of several different assessment and evaluation tools. Sat in and observed
Thursday teaming meetings, gained an understanding and appreciation for the strong multi-disciplinary and
collaborative approach employed by team members. Experienced working with and coaching caregivers outside
of the traditional family unit including aunts and uncles, grandparents, and day-care workers.

Education and Training

Secondary Education Social Studies 2003
The University of Akron Akron , OH, USA
Master's Certificate Early Childhood Intervention Kent 2018 Kent, OH, United
State University States