ADERAYO JIMBA
Houston,US
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to seek higher education in Clinical Psychology. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher Special Education
Alief ISD
Houston, US
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the transition planning process for students transitioning from one educational setting to another
- Integrated evidence-based instructional practices into daily instruction activities
- Promoted social and emotional development through modeling positive behaviors
- Monitored students' progress towards meeting goals set out by their IEPs
- Created individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student's learning style
- Established effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues while maintaining appropriate boundaries
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs
- Kept accurate reports, records and files on individual students
Youth Development Leader
Extend-A-Care YMCA
Austin, US
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed needs of underserved communities through surveys and interviews with stakeholders
- Promoted awareness of our organization's mission and vision through public speaking engagements at events or conferences
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful program implementation
- Child care provider for kids ages 4-13
- Provided activities for variety of kids while maintaining 18 to 1 ratio
- Provided individualized instruction to enhance the learning experience of each participant
- Monitored progress of participants to ensure they are reaching goals set forth in their individual plans
- Implemented behavior management strategies when needed for conflict resolution among participants
Intern
Live Oak Living Community
Martindale, US
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects
- Worked with individuals living with cognitive and developmental disabilities
- Provided support as a direct support professional
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX, US05.2023
Skills
- Nonverbal communication
- Crisis intervention
- Group dynamics
- Time management
- Student advocacy
- Working with paraprofessionals
- Classroom organization
- Functional behavior assessment
- Disability awareness
- Assistive technology
- Cognitive development
- Positive reinforcement
- Communication strategies
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Learning disabilities
- Social skills training
- Progress monitoring
- Individualized education plans
- Behavioral interventions
- Visual supports
- Autism spectrum disorders
Awards
- Dean's List
- Honors Graduate
- Summa Cum Laude
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Associate Teacher Special Education
Alief ISD
08.2023 - Current
Youth Development Leader
Extend-A-Care YMCA
01.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Live Oak Living Community
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Texas State University