Alise Christensen
JACKSON,NJ
Summary
Caring and compassionate behavior technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills through healthy coping mechanisms.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Sunny Days Sunshine Center
100 Craig Road Suite 102 Manalapan, New Jersey
08.2023 - Current
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms during individual and social group sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Customer Service Manager
McDonald's
534 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ
07.2017 - Current
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
- Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Lead Dance Instructor
Hamilton Area YMCA
1315 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Hamilton, NJ
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Promoted creative expression to encourage over 100 students to explore self expression through movement.
- Modified teaching approaches for special-needs students using various instructional techniques.
- Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Special Education
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA05.2024
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavior Modeling
- Special Education
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Basic Spanish
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Sunny Days Sunshine Center
08.2023 - Current
Lead Dance Instructor
Hamilton Area YMCA
09.2021 - 08.2023
Customer Service Manager
McDonald's
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Special Education
Cairn University