Eric Leyden Email & Phone Number

Catonsville, Md, Us

Developed systematic modifications to the general education curriculum, ensuring adaptability to diverse learning styles.Revised materials to support comprehension and accessibility across various subjects.Facilitated large and small group learning opportunities, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.Conducted assessments using various tools to gauge student progress and collaborated with parents and specialists for future success.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Develops and implements lessons plans for a class of pre-k students diagnosed with autism and developmental delaysDifferentiate and modify curriculum to meet goals of students of varying skill levels and needsLead large and small groups to teach academic and functional skillsEngage in regular dialogue with specialists, educators and administrators, and families to develop plans for the improvement of each studentMentor and provide support staff opportunities for experience relevant for future advancement

Bowie Maryland

Assists the Head Educator with overall instruction of the studentsWorks one on one and in small groups with up to 10 students diagnosed with Autism and other special needsWorks directly with other professional personnel to assist students in the school, home and communityAssists the students to address their personal needs such as eating and bathroom assistanceReinforces the academic, pre-academic and functional skills that are being taught in the classroomAssists with preparation of instruction materials

Annapolis, Md

- Provide onsite residential rehabilitation to a variety of clientele.- Assist with medication management and administration- Works with clientele on goals created by each clients social worker

Bowie, Md

• Provide offsite psychiatric rehabilitation programs to a variety of clientele. • Manage a case load of up to 19 clients with various mental illnesses including but not limited to bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia. • Provide off-site support to clients on a bi-weekly basis and maintain client participation, progress, and feedback on each visit per State requirements. • Submit monthly reports on individual clients as required by the State to monitor progress and provide documentation for Medicaid reimbursement. • Develop Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) with clients that are tailored to their own individual needs. • Received referrals and conducted intake assessments for potential clients to create IRPs for rehabilitation purposes. • Provide assistance on goals in the IRP to improve overall wellness and mental health. • Provide transportation to connect clients to community resources as well as other mental health providers. • Attend and participate actively at monthly staff meetings providing feedback to management to assist in strategic planning for the agency • Provide mental health counseling and support to empower clients to be self-sufficient

• Assisted with summer camp program for children ages 6-14. Assisted with classroom activities such as supervision, classroom management, and instruction. Documented medical/behavioral matters. • Sensitively communicated behavioral concerns with parents and partnered with them in managing matters according to the child’s needs. • Led recreational activities – i.e. swim instruction, waterfront activities, recess, outdoor games, crafts. • Supported peanut free policies and procedures and communicated guidelines to parents and children. • Led water-front activities recreational activities and swim instruction.

• Assisted with Adult Protective Services case management work. Gained insight into case management practices and managing needs of adult populations with documented mental/emotional disorders. • Accompanied social workers on client home visitations and accompanied clients to court appearances and medical appointments. Reviewed and updated client files and communicated changes to case workers.• Instructed clients on personal living skills, financial management, and job search basics. • Conducted extensive telephone research; identified clients’ needs and guided clients/family members to area resources for assistance related to respite care, medical services, and legal services.

• Provided administrative support to private counseling practice. Improved client filing system; created Excel spreadsheet to centralize patient summaries, insurance, and billing information• Documented payment terms for self-pay patients; processed collections, recovered past-due payments from clients; processed insurance claims, verified diagnosis codes; appealed insurance claim denials. • Observed counseling sessions and transcribed patient histories/treatment plans. • Improved telephone communication and documentation skills by exercising fact finding, research, and problem solving skills with insurance providers and clients.

• Led small group swim instruction for children ages 4-13. Taught basic strokes, pool/water safety, buddy techniques, and rescue procedures. Modified activities to meet developmentally appropriate standards.• Encouraged sportsmanship and competitive play in an encouraging and positive recreational learning environment. Conversed with parents regarding children’s progress. • Accumulated more than 120 volunteer hours on one year for the American Red Cross

Master Of Education - Med, Special Education And Teaching, K-8

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.26

Activities and Societies: Red Cross Club, Softball and Croquet Club