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Wilmington, De, Us

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

*Implement/develop behavior intervention plans under the supervision of a Board Certified BehaviorAnalyst (BCBA) for children with autism in their homes.*Provide direct 1:1 behavior analytic therapy to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).*Collect unbiased and accurate data on client progress and behavior during therapy sessions.*Support clients in developing and improving social, communication, and daily living skills.

United States

*Tasked with creating and implementing a Health and Physical Education high school curriculum.*CPR Certifier/ Trainer/ Coach.*Maintains classroom management techniques encouraging self-monitoring by scholars.*Effectively communicates with parents while continuously creating community partnerships and liaisons.*Adaptable to sudden change in plans/ able to quickly problem solve to remain effective.*Assess thinking patterns and pinpoint confusion to formulate explanatory dialogue to encourage learning.

Delaware, United States

*Developed and implemented enthusiastic Technology/ STEAM curriculums for students with a wide range of learning disabilities in Computer Applications, Intro To Technology Education and Invent and Innovate Technology Education.*Developed programs to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.*Worked hand-and-hand with the Special Education Coordinator to adjust IEP reports/goals for students.*Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.*Lead scholars to brainstorm and create video games using coding practices taught in class.*Collaborated with the District Wellness Committee to create customized recycled water bottles and implemented a water bottle challenge to help promote school wide water intake.*Partnered with Project STEM, iFly, PLTW, Learning Undefeated to create and provide STEAM experiences.*Collaborated with financial institutions/outside resources to create a program called Tigers On The Run to promote exercise science, health and wellness for the school.*Upheld positivity through challenging situations in the workplace and nurtured school morale.*Communicated achievements, reminders, homework and notes to 230 student caseload, parents and paraprofessionals daily including weekends.*Maintained professional responsibilities, consistently met expectations, and accomplished goals in a fast paced environment with many deadlines per week.*Routinely collected and studied data on 230 students to compare progress to national norms/goals, find trends, and adjust strategies.*Adaptable to sudden change in plans/ able to quickly problem solve to remain effective with the task at-hand.*Can assess thinking patterns and pinpoint where there is confusion and then formulate an explanatory dialogue to encourage understanding.

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

*Provide academic one-on-one support to students with special needs and behaviors in a non-profit school*Maintain daily communication with families regarding student progress and IEP goals*Ensure teachers, specialists and tutors know and understand the needs of student caseload and appropriate accommodations to use in classroom settings*Collaborate with teachers and specialist to develop and revise curriculum based on IEP goals and assessments data*Adapt classroom activities, assignments and materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals*Attend meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and conveying information relative to job functions*Plan, create, implement and track strategies to achieve targets relating to learning outcomes and IEP objectives*Create and implement student achievement data plan to set ambitious goals for students*Intervene in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions

Delaware

*Researched and reviewed fundraising and sports department budget plan.*Listened to concerns, resolved problems and corrected inappropriate behavior. Documented situations and relays to YMCA Director as needed and properly prepared playing areas to ensure safety for all participants.*Responsible for seasonal youth basketball sporting events/ conducted interviews and collected testimonials of members YMCA of Delaware parent newsletter.*Performed the role of an official to monitor play, overseen the safety of players and ensured the particular sport’s and YMCA rules are followed.*Implemented membership strategies that support new member recruitment/ retention of existing members.*Recruited, trained, developed, scheduled and directed personnel to deliver consistent excellent service to members and customers.

New Castle, Delaware, United States

*Taught College & Career Readiness and led Credit Recovery courses.* Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.*Provided prevention services and resources to the entire student population while providing coordinated, targeted and sustained intervention services and resources (case management/ individual student plans for 25 highest risk).*Overseen and produced a school media radio podcast (collaborated with Lituation Ent. podcast CEO).*Collected/ analyzed data using multiple sources such as CISDM, eSchool and Schoology to create action plans/ *Created Annual Needs Assessment and implemented an Annual Site Operations plan.*Provided individual counseling to assist with job applications/searches, mock interviews, college applications, college searches, college counseling, FAFSA applications, Delaware SEED applications and goal setting; provided appropriate referrals to outside agencies for students/ families.*Partnered with the Dawn Institute to train 60 middle school and high school students in CPR certification.*Intervened in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.*Habitually self reflective, and seeks critical feedback for personal and professional growth. *Maintained a secure, disciplined classroom to give scholars a positive learning environment.

Delaware

*Responsible for carrying out behavioral treatment plans and collecting direct observational data.*Provide assistance with daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, personal hygiene, social awareness, meal preparation, money management, and housekeeping.*Provide personal care and supervision, actively participating in the life growth of each individual. Teach them daily living and functional skills to help individuals achieve personal goals and transition to less restrictive residential settings.*Responsible for accompanying individuals to healthcare appointments and community outings and providing safe transportation.*Responsible for resolving problem behavior situations and providing intervention while adhering to Bancroft’s quality standards for safety and approved crisis techniques.*Complete paperwork and provide regular documentation as required. Maintain effective communication with residents and their parents, guardians and other family members.

Hockessin, Delaware

*Provided case management and direct support for at-risk students, goal setting and individual/group skill-building and support sessions.*Led the development and implementation of Henry B. Middle School dropout prevention plan (Including measurable objectives, as well as procedures for delivering school-wide services, targeted and sustained services, monitoring and adjusting services, and evaluating and reporting effectiveness).*Managed the consent/enrollment process and created individualized student plans for participants.

Wilmington, De

*Investigated, evaluated, and enforced fair and prompt settlements for legal compensation.*Extracted and interpreted medical information from physical exams, “B” read chest x-rays, pathology reports, and pulmonary function tests (PFT) reports associated with asbestos related diseases.*Determined acceptability of pathology reports, computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans, chest x-rays, PFTs and autopsy reports of suitable quality and acceptable diagnoses in the areas of asbestosis, mesothelioma, and varying types of cancer.*Recognized as a top performer by management team and given auditing and special project responsibilities for DCPF Programming System (TWIKI).

West Chester, Pa

*Assistant to the Associate Director of Business Operations & Graduate Assistantship Coordinator.*Researched and analyzed various institutions' best practices for graduate assistantships.*Revamped the recruitment/ hiring process for Graduate Assistantship Program; curriculum development.

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

*Assistant to the Vice Provost of West Chester University.*Liaison for departmental affairs and general assembly meetings; assisted with special projects; conducted data entry and managed all excel documents.*Reviewed and edited documents of CAPC word documents; organized past and present CAPC rules.

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

*Overseen, planned, prepared and delivered lectures to high school students at the Latin American Community Center on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.*Taught 35 students video production basics, scripting and editing.*Created a blockbuster production for The Elizabeth House non-profit organization.

Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ARTC

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Sports Management & Athletics; Administration

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies And Business Management

Activities and Societies: The National Society of Leadership and Success