Chimere N. Pelzer Email & Phone Number

Kensington, Maryland

• Developed, implemented and documented progress on outcome-oriented and person-centered plans (Individualized Plans) using principles of self determination
• Assisted 10 ISS (Individual Support Services) clients with developmental disabilities living in supported living arrangements with community functions and interactions
• Consulted with supervisor to develop a consistent schedule of service delivery to meet the needs of the individuals served
• Acted as a liaison between client's employers and other agencies, as well as providing informal counseling sessions and maintaining positive relationships with clients and their own families

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Carried out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education teacher, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists.
• Supported student with developmental disabilities in all academic areas, as well as social interactive skills and situations
• Collaborated with other staff in the classroom to assure and maintain the academic goals of all of the students inside the classroom
• Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a method of functionally assessing the correlation between behavior and environment n the classroom

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Enforced the student life policy, monitored students in the dorm and in classroom settings and supervised field trips
• Available to Upward Bound students 24 hours per day to provide individualized tutoring and personal support, as needed
• Maintained a seasonal residence on the campus of the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) for 6 days a week while networking with other students
• Assisted college bound high school students with comprehensive assignments

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Worked directly with the 8th grade administrator as well as the Language Arts department head to successfully implement the Middle School Language Arts Curriculum
• Implemented state curriculum in reference to the IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
• Built student/teacher relationships through understanding and compassion
• Interacted with parents during designated conference periods to talk about academic issues and progress

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta, Golden Key National Honour Society

Bachelor'S Of Arts, English