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ANGELA HARRIS

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

The opportunity for long-term employment with an opportunity to enhance skills and progress within a professional environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Behavioral Therapy ABA
2023.06 - Current
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Documented interventions, assessments, and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • 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.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Behavioral Technician

Infinite Therapy ABA
2023.05 - Current
  • Encouraged clients to develop work skills and participate in social, recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Observed clients by listening to concerns and recording observations, reporting mental health issues or unusual behavior to appropriate professionals.
  • Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.

Behavior Technician

Creative Behavioral Solutions ABA
2023.05 - Current
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • 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.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • 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.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels in clients.
  • Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
  • Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.

Teacher Assistant

Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
2022.10 - Current
  • Assist lead teacher by working with students needing additional support academically or behaviorally
  • Design concept support packets for take home to reinforce learning coordinating with New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for Core subjects
  • Assist students needing additional support of understanding a concept during independent learning
  • Instruct Character Ed class by implementing engaging activities according to guidance counselor instructional topic calendar
  • Oversee students learning of Spanish Language via Rosetta Stone Application and integrating alternative sources to further students learning of the language
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

Substitute Teacher

Hoboken Board of Education
2015.01 - 2023.10
  • Supervised students K-12th grades during teacher absence
  • Teacher Assistant in classroom operations for students with learning disabilities, when not substituting
  • Provided one on one assistance as needed to those with learning and behavioral disabilities
  • Provided instructional plans while maintaining a safe and motivational learning environment
  • Created lesson plans to motivate learning for long term assignments
  • Rehired each school year as a Per Diem employee.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.

Behavior Technician

Proud Moments ABA
2022.05 - 2023.05
  • Implemented applied behavioral analysis techniques treatment plan designed by BCBA
  • Initiates behavioral plan to improve behavior and attain anticipated goals
  • Documented data and created notes relating to each session on company’s management software
  • Incorporated social skills training adaptable to students learning level
  • Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
  • 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.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce anxiety and stress levels in clients.
  • Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
  • Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.

Student Teacher Intern

Soaring Heights Jersey City Charter School
2022.01 - 2022.05
  • Co-teacher 6th and 8th- grade students English Language Arts
  • Taught 6th-grade science through extensive research to accommodate all learning levels, created motivational lesson plans to accommodate an inclusion classroom about “Solar System”
  • Developed science project to include a visual of combined topics taught during science lessons by researching for a virtual Solar System Planetarium which was conducted by The Newark Museum of Art
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA.

Student Teaching

Soaring Heights Charter School
2022.01 - 2022.05
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
  • Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.

Education

Master's Degree - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
2022

Completed (In the process of teacher licensure)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Anthropology

New Jersey City University
2018

New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certificate -

Associate Degree - Elementary Secondary Education

Hudson County Community College
2013

Certificate in Hospitality - undefined

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
2004

Skills

  • PowerPoint
  • Resourceful
  • Leader
  • Word Perfect
  • Active Listener
  • Team Player
  • Social skill development
  • Learning disability awareness

Timeline

Behavior Technician - Behavioral Therapy ABA
2023.06 - Current
Behavioral Technician - Infinite Therapy ABA
2023.05 - Current
Behavior Technician - Creative Behavioral Solutions ABA
2023.05 - Current
Teacher Assistant - Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
2022.10 - Current
Behavior Technician - Proud Moments ABA
2022.05 - 2023.05
Student Teacher Intern - Soaring Heights Jersey City Charter School
2022.01 - 2022.05
Student Teaching - Soaring Heights Charter School
2022.01 - 2022.05
Substitute Teacher - Hoboken Board of Education
2015.01 - 2023.10
Grand Canyon University - Master's Degree, Elementary Education
New Jersey City University - Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Anthropology
- New Jersey Substitute Teacher Certificate,
Hudson County Community College - Associate Degree, Elementary Secondary Education
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute - Certificate in Hospitality,
ANGELA HARRIS