I oversee the creation of all programs, hiring employees and manage department heads.

Caring for my daughters and the household

Bridges (Early Education/Preschool)Bridges, UCP’s Early Childhood Education program, is a center-based program for toddlers and preschoolers who require individualized supports for a variety of reasons, including behavioral, developmental, motor, sensory, or social needs. In addition to 1:1 behavioral and/or educational support, the Bridges program has access to a variety of consultants in areas including behavioral (BCBA and LCPC), speech, and occupational therapy. The children… Show more Bridges (Early Education/Preschool)Bridges, UCP’s Early Childhood Education program, is a center-based program for toddlers and preschoolers who require individualized supports for a variety of reasons, including behavioral, developmental, motor, sensory, or social needs. In addition to 1:1 behavioral and/or educational support, the Bridges program has access to a variety of consultants in areas including behavioral (BCBA and LCPC), speech, and occupational therapy. The children in our program work on all of these needs while participating in age-appropriate activities, both with peers and individually, including art, music and movement, playground time, circle time, snack, and table activities. Show less

· Implementing the ITP, developed by the clinician, family and client.· Providing direct care within the clients and families natural environment.· Enhancing behavioral management.· Increasing skill development.· Understanding the client's behaviors and developmental level.· Teaching the client and family how to respond appropriately to treatment needs.· Assisting in effective communication amongst the family.· Developing plans and strategies to improve future… Show more · Implementing the ITP, developed by the clinician, family and client.· Providing direct care within the clients and families natural environment.· Enhancing behavioral management.· Increasing skill development.· Understanding the client's behaviors and developmental level.· Teaching the client and family how to respond appropriately to treatment needs.· Assisting in effective communication amongst the family.· Developing plans and strategies to improve future functioning.· Observe and report significant changes in the condition and needs of the client and family to the Clinical supervisor. Show less

I worked at a small boat station on the coast of Maine, in the communication center (radio room), on search and rescue boat crews, and on boat upkeep and mission readiness.