Alva Gardner
Humble
Summary
Education professional with extensive experience at Action Behavior Centers, specializing in behavioral management and team building. Demonstrated success in enhancing student development through effective program implementation and conflict resolution strategies. Strong ability to build relationships with parents and staff, creating a supportive learning environment for all students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Humble
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case updates and collaborate on treatment plans.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
Director of School
Curious Kids Learning Center
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Managed the financial operations of the school including budgeting, purchasing, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and auditing.
- Supervised staff members including hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing guidance and mentoring.
- Resolved conflicts among students or staff by listening to both sides of the issue and finding an equitable solution for all parties involved.
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends.
Preschool Teacher and Driver
True Love Childcare
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
Team Lead and Driver
K3 Creative Center
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
Education
Degree - Early Childhood Development
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX05.2014
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Student Development
- Behavioral Management
- Parental Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Program Analysis
- Team Building
- Staff Development
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- School Administration
- Fiscal Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Disciplinary Actions
- Content Development
- Policy Implementation
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Marketing and Advertising
- Faculty Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Classroom Evaluations
- Program Management
- Student Support
- Punctual and Dependable
- Multicultural Leadership
- Student Relations
- Curriculum Planning
- Flexible Schedule
- Emergency Readiness
- Work Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Instructor Training
- Program Planning
- Student Registration
- Social Media Promotion
- Health Code Compliance
- Behavioral intervention
- Applied behavior analysis
- Data collection
- Conflict resolution
- Progress monitoring
- Program implementation
- Parent communication
- Financial management
- Curriculum design
- Incidental teaching
- Relationship building
- Behavior modification techniques
- Direct instruction
References
References Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
09.2024 - Current
Director of School
Curious Kids Learning Center
05.2019 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher
La Petite Academy
03.2019 - 07.2019
Preschool Teacher and Driver
True Love Childcare
10.2018 - 03.2019
Team Lead and Driver
K3 Creative Center
08.2016 - 10.2018
Degree - Early Childhood Development
San Jacinto College