Abbie Whitford
Exeter,RI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Ocean State Transit
Exeter, RI
2022.11 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Promoted good public relations by responding courteously to inquiries from parents or members of the community.
Behavior Technician
Pathways Strategic Teaching Center
Coventry, RI
2013.10 - 2018.02
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Collaborated with families to provide support strategies for home-based interventions.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Assistant Teacher
Academy For Little Children
Warwick, Rhode Island
2010.06 - 2012.09
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI2017-12
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Education/Special Education
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI2013-06
Skills
- Great attitude
- Behavior Management
- Student Supervision
- Training coworkers on student specific Criteria
- Parent and student communication
- Community involvement
- Community Engagement
- Work effectively with diverse groups
- Organized and Efficient
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Detail Oriented
Non-profit Experience
- Rhode Island 4-H Volunteer 2007-Present
- RI FFA Alumni Member 2007-Present
- SRI 4-H Fair Board Member 2007-Present
- Rhode Island 4-H Foundation Board Member 2020-Present
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Ocean State Transit
2022.11 - Current
Behavior Technician
Pathways Strategic Teaching Center
2013.10 - 2018.02
Assistant Teacher
Academy For Little Children
2010.06 - 2012.09
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science - Human Services, Education/Special Education
Community College of Rhode Island