Allyson Held
Bowling Green,OH
Summary
I am a third-year Social Work major at Bowling Green State University with plans to pursue a dual Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH). My biggest passion is advocacy, and I am dedicated to promoting equity, access, and well-being for children and families. Through both academic training and hands-on experience, I have developed strong skills in communication, collaboration, and providing support in educational and behavioral settings. I am excited to contribute to the mission of the Children’s Resource Center by fostering safe, inclusive, and empowering environments for children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Creating Brighter Futures
05.2025 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
Preschool Volunteer
Love, Learn, and Laughter
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Participated in group activities with students to build teamwork and foster healthy relationships.
- Offered advice and support to students on how to best handle personal issues, stress and anxiety.
- Collaborated with the preschool staff to organize special events and field trips, enhancing children''s cultural awareness and community involvement.
- Contributed to the preschool''s mission of providing high-quality early childhood education by consistently demonstrating professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2027
No Degree -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI08.2025
High School Diploma -
Milan High School
Milan, MI06-2023
Skills
- Active listening
- Data collection
- Documentation skills
- Prompting and fading strategies
- Crisis management and prevention
- Applied behavior analysis
- Sensory integration support
- Self-management strategies
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Empathy and patience
Certification
- HIPPA Training - June 2025
- CPR Training - June 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Creating Brighter Futures
05.2025 - Current
Preschool Volunteer
Love, Learn, and Laughter
06.2018 - 07.2018
No Degree - Social Work
Bowling Green State University
No Degree -
Washtenaw Community College
High School Diploma -
Milan High School
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