NH Disability & Health Program

•Coordinate interventions and support of selected students at elementary and middle school level (Grades K-8)•Adapt curriculum and school day to meet diverse needs of clients with developmental and emotional disabilities•Consult with specialists (PTs, OTs, SLPs, etc.) to develop interventions and provide carry-over services•Write supporting documents for students (transition reports, progress summaries, etc.) and assist in creation of IEP goals•Document daily data related to goals, behavior, and ADLs•Create materials and educational supports to facilitate goals •Spearhead implementation of behavior support plans and actively assist with their development•Communicate with client caregivers and other stakeholders on client progress toward goals •Monitor clients for safety and well-being

•Delivered individualized one-on-one assistance to clients with developmental disabilities in homes and communities, ensuring safety and progress toward treatment objectives•Focused on fostering independence in self-care skills and management of dangerous behaviors, including aggression and elopement

•Volunteered 40+ hours a month advocating for survivors of sexual violence•Provided support and resources to individuals completing a rape kit by responding to local hospitals and sitting with survivors and families•Counseled individuals calling the sexual assault hot line, responding to immediate needs including crisis management, emotional support, and information on resources

•Assessed which students were in need in elementary school of 300+ students and devised and implemented behavior support plans for those struggling•Provided targeted assistance to students with a wide array of development levels and cognitive abilities, referring to IEP and 504 plans•Documented major incidents as well as ongoing data on recurrent behavior using various strategies, including ABC and frequency tracking•Collaborated with stakeholders in defining and measuring behavior, determining antecedents, and tracking progress•Taught students about coping strategies, positive behavior choices, and social skills

•Monitored adolescents (ages 10-22) with serious psychological and developmental disabilities•Oversaw unit with a census of 8-15, ensuring a safe environment and compliance with treatment plans•Developed and led activities for groups of 3-10 to meet unique therapeutic and recreational needs of participants•Managed and deescalated crisis situations to maintain safety and security of residents and staff•Evaluated client progress and made necessary modifications to pre-developed treatment plans•Collaborated with clinicians, management, case managers, and other collaterals to create treatment plans and crisis response strategies

•Questioned individuals to uncover meaningful insights in short amount of time using online chat interface•Created plan of action based on basic objectives provided by client to obtain well-rounded picture of respondents’ thoughts, worries, and motivations

•Identified gap in existing development work and worked as part of a team to propose solutions•Conducted an informal needs assessment of the artisan sector in Puerto Ayora•Collaborated with various actors (nonprofit organizations, artisan groups, store owners, government offices) to develop a long-term plan to improve and expand the local handicraft market•Wrote final report with proposed plan of action and presented it to local government officials

•AmeriCorps State & National Service•Modified and implemented curriculum for girls empowerment and education, based on national program, leading to hybrid lesson plans more relevant to local context •Tripled regular teen attendance by developing and executing new strategy•Increased implementation of and participation in national programs, resulting in 4 grant-required programs being successfully run and continued funding•Streamlined record keeping procedures by creating a consistent and efficient system•Digitized and analyzed previously unused member data for quicker access to necessary data for grants