Shelly Perrini
Tempe,Arizona
Summary
Award winning aspiring RBT with focus on helping kiddos with autism become their best! Caring and committed to excellence in the principles of ABA Therapy and passionate about what it can do to assist with developmental issues, especially autism spectrum disorders. Eager to provide early intervention therapy and be part of a caring and team-oriented company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Arizona Autism Charter School
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Worked as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction and behavior plans
- Executed lessons as prescribed by teacher or classroom lead
- Supported independent work, special projects, teaching lessons and running discrete trials with students
- Followed tier one behavioral supports and behavior plans as directed
- Enthusiastically apply best practices in autism and Applied Behavior Analysis including IEP goals and PEAK
- Assisted students in participating in classroom routines, transitions and self-care tasks (as necessary)
- Collected data on behavior and academics
- Implemented behavior strategies in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis
- Recorded success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs
- Approached situations with optimism and perseverance
- Worked independently and coordinated multiple tasks simultaneously
- Consistently exercised reasonable judgment and maintained confidentiality
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
Habilitation Provider (In Home)
AZAUnited
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked under the direction of a BCBA’s individualized plan within the home environment
- Provided a wide range of personalized supports to children with disabilities
- Collected data on behavior as directed in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate proficiently in verbal and written English
- Adhered to family schedules
- Communicated effectively and empathetically with family members and train if necessary
- Provided own transportation
Personal Health Management Coach
Independant Contractor
Tempe, AZ
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Built a successful P H M (Personal Health
- Management Coach) business 100% of new clients secured by word-of-mouth
- Served as the public “face” and work 1:1 with clients in recovering from trauma, obtaining closure, managing physical pain or facilitating personal growth
- Kept all client data strictly confidential and maintained sensitive information
- Increased prices 50% since 2012 and managed a complex schedule
- Served clients within the comfort of their home environment
- Ability to consider internal and external resources to develop a client health management plan
- Capacity to empathize with clients
- Helped clients define goals, plan action and gain insight
- Refer clients to psychologists and other services
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits.
Yoga Teacher
AZ Aspire Academy
Tempe, AZ
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Designed yoga program for elementary-aged children with disabilities
- Managed and coordinated groups to children's skill level
- Created calming space and brought in variety of secondary activities
- Documented progress
- Responsible for de-escalating unexpected behavior
- Adhered to budget and responsible for purchasing all supplies
- Inspired family members to use students favorite yoga poses and breathing techniques at home for relaxation and de-escalation
- Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
Education
CMA Program in Medical Assisting -
Carnegie Institute
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Massage TherapyWellspring Institute
Certificate of Completion - Trauma Support And Body Based Self Regulation
Arizona Trauma Institute
Mesa, Arizona05.2020
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior support
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior intervention
- Developmental disabilities
- Data collection
- Differentiated instruction
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom management
- Student counseling
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
Received the ALIGN-ENGAGE-INNOVATE award for demonstration of outstanding effort towards organizational goals.
Nominated by teachers for the Essential Piece Award: "Passionate, Reliable, Dedicated"
Certification
Medical Assisting
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Additional Information
Andrew Keefe (SPED Manager)
akeefe@autismcharter.org
Cassandra Tigue (ABA Manager)
ctigue@autismcharter.org
Jennifer Romero (Instructional Lead Teacher)
jeromero@autismcharter.org
Emilio Moya (Behavior Health Technician)
moyaemilio777@gmail.com
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Arizona Autism Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Habilitation Provider (In Home)
AZAUnited
05.2021 - 08.2021
Yoga Teacher
AZ Aspire Academy
01.2014 - 12.2016
Personal Health Management Coach
Independant Contractor
01.2012 - 12.2020
CMA Program in Medical Assisting -
Carnegie Institute
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Massage TherapyWellspring Institute
Certificate of Completion - Trauma Support And Body Based Self Regulation
Arizona Trauma Institute