Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance particularly with IDD, Autistic and TBI. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher/Case Manager
Public Schools Of Robeson County
10.2008 - Current
Developed and implemented comprehensive Individualized educational plans to address client needs and goals.
Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to students.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Robeson County DSS
01.2003 - 10.2008
Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
Maintained case records and legal documentation.
Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
Developed plans to strengthen family units.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Quality Professional Mental Health
Native Angels Home Care
03.2003 - 01.2005
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Quality Proffesional/Paraprofessional
T & T Behavioral Services
02.2001 - 03.2003
Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of NC At Pembroke
Pembroke
12.2005
Skills
Annual Case Reviews
Patient Management
Insurance Regulations
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Time Management
Case Planning and Management
Web Browser Software
Social Work
School Visits
Progress Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Home Visits and Inspections
Telephone Etiquette
Multitasking and Organization
Case Planning
Case Management Tracking
Microsoft Office
Verbal and Written Communication
Case Notes
Reading Comprehension
Timeline
EC Teacher/Case Manager
Public Schools Of Robeson County
10.2008 - Current
Quality Professional Mental Health
Native Angels Home Care
03.2003 - 01.2005
Child Protective Services Social Worker
Robeson County DSS
01.2003 - 10.2008
Quality Proffesional/Paraprofessional
T & T Behavioral Services
02.2001 - 03.2003
Master of Science - Educational Technology
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of NC At Pembroke
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