ABIGAIL VOLZ
Providence
Summary
Dedicated graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with experience in supporting children and adolescents in educational settings. Skilled in building rapport with students and passionate about facilitating their healthy social and emotional development.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Amergis
11.2024 - 03.2025
- -Facilitate instruction to 7th grade science students and give timely feedback including updating progress reports
- -Collaborate with other teachers and administration to ensure lessons align with the required curriculum
- -Mediate classroom behavioral issues that arise, while simultaneously fostering a healthy learning environment.
- -Communicate with school counselors when students need emotional support
Special Education Paraprofessional
Amergis
10.2024 - 11.2024
- -Implemented behavioral interventions as directed by board certified behavior analysts.
- -Supported middle school students with ASD with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and adhering to IEPs.
- -Encouraged positive behaviors through verbal praise and reinforcement strategies.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
ABA Therapist
Children Making Strides
05.2024 - 08.2024
- - run 1:1 ABA therapy-based sessions with preschool aged clients diagnosed with ASD
- - provide a comforting and natural environment that promotes incidental teaching and functional communication
- - implement behavioral support plans and social/safety skills into sessions
- - record client progression by logging data and keeping notes
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Writing skills
- Research
- Adaptability
- Planning
Timeline
Science Teacher
Amergis
11.2024 - 03.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Amergis
10.2024 - 11.2024
ABA Therapist
Children Making Strides
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Johnson & Wales University
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