Angela Abernathy
Saint Louis
Summary
Bringing expertise in educational support and behavioral management, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. Skilled in records maintenance, emergency response, and team collaboration, with experience in supporting diverse student needs and facilitating effective communication. Committed to enhancing student success and personal development. Efficient and conscientious, holding strong organizational skills essential for maintaining classroom order and supporting lesson plans. Strong ability to assist in managing student behavior, preparing instructional materials, and providing individualized attention to enhance learning outcomes. Proven track record in collaborating with teachers to create supportive and effective learning environment. Prepared to utilize skills and knowledge as Educator Assistant.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT
Ferguson Florissant School District
Florissant, Missouri
11.2021 - Current
- Supported teachers during field trips, ensuring safety of all participants at all times.
- Assisted in developing and implementing educational plans for students, providing guidance to ensure their success.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment where diversity was respected and valued.
- Assisted with special projects such as organizing fundraisers or coordinating afterschool programs.
- Provided one-on-one support to struggling students, allowing them to become more confident in their abilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance and behavior issues as required by school policy.
- Provided emotional support for special needs students who were struggling with challenging behaviors or emotions.
- Implemented activities designed to help special needs students reach their academic goals.
- Collaborated effectively with other professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists, to ensure that the best possible services are provided for special needs students.
Behavior Technician
Emergent Learning
St Louis, MO
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Led crisis intervention sessions to de-escalate challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe environment for clients.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients to encourage engagement in their own treatment plans.
- Analyzed behavioral patterns to identify triggers, adjusting intervention strategies accordingly for optimal results.
LEAD BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
St.Louis Children's Hospital
St. Louis, MO
06.2016 - 11.2021
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes.
- Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation.
- Maintained client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for evaluation.
- Diagnosed, treated and managed mental health and psychological disorders, substance abuse and disorders of habit and conduct.
- Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
- Monitored client progress meticulously, documenting daily activities to support data-driven interventions and outcomes.
Behavior Technician
AB Spectrum
Bridgeton, MO
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans that promoted positive behavioral changes in clients.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Monitored client progress through accurate documentation, fostering accountability and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- 1:1
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Marygrove Children's Home
Florissant, MO
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Fostered crisis interventions by guiding team members in de-escalation of disruptive and unsafe behaviors.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
- Conducted weekly meetings with directors and assessed and advocated resident needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction.
- Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
- Conducted rounds of rooms and buildings, unlocked windows, propped and open doors.
- Helped residents living with behavioral and autism conditions with personal needs.
- Led weekly meetings to address resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures.
- Led campus tours, new resident orientation and ongoing educational sessions.
- Facilitated bereavement groups and provided counseling and emotional support to help residents cope with loss.
SUPPORT WORKER
Easter Seals Midwest
Ballwin, MO
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance to resolve discrepancies.
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion and supported members.
- Referred involved parties to needed community resources.
- Performed periodical review with team members and delivered relevant and constructive feedback
Education
High School Diploma -
McCluer Senior High School
St Louis, MO05-1989
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Group facilitation
- Records maintenance
- Nutritional support
- Log updating
- Housekeeping skills
- Records management
- Emergency Response
- Admissions intake
- Computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Teaching and instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Special needs
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Emergent Learning
02.2025 - 01.2026
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANT
Ferguson Florissant School District
11.2021 - Current
Behavior Technician
AB Spectrum
03.2020 - 02.2021
LEAD BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
St.Louis Children's Hospital
06.2016 - 11.2021
BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Marygrove Children's Home
06.2010 - 06.2016
SUPPORT WORKER
Easter Seals Midwest
01.2007 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
McCluer Senior High School