Anthony Heard
Ellenwood
Summary
Experienced Speech Therapy Assistant skilled in implementing therapy plans and enhancing student engagement. Expertise in behavior intervention planning and classroom management, with strong communication and organizational skills. Focused on creating positive learning environments and addressing diverse student needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Therapy Assistant
Supplemental healthcare
Decatur
08.2024 - Current
- Supported licensed therapists in executing individualized speech therapy plans, contributing to student progress.
- Developed engaging materials and resources for therapy sessions, fostering active participation and learning.
- Collaborated in team meetings to identify student needs and adjust treatment strategies effectively.
- Engaged in continuing education opportunities related to speech-language pathology or audiology topics.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment for effective sessions.
- Organized therapy materials and equipment to ensure availability for each session.
customer service /roadside technician
Allstate Good Hands Rescue Network
Atlanta
01.2017 - Current
- Responded promptly to roadside assistance calls for stranded motorists.
- Delivered timely roadside assistance to motorists, ensuring safety and minimizing vehicle downtime
- Diagnosed vehicle issues and provided on-site troubleshooting support.
- Operated towing equipment to safely transport disabled vehicles.
Behavior Support Specialist
DeKalb County School System
Stone Mtn
03.2015 - Current
- Developed behavior intervention plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on behavior support techniques.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions.
- Coordinated communication between parents and educators to support student behavior management.
- Provided customer support to improve client satisfaction and address concerns.
Behavior Support Specialist
DeKalb County School System
Decatur
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Monitored student behavior and engagement in nontraditional settings to promote positive interactions
- Facilitated structured learning sessions for students during suspension to support academic progress
- Supervised students during in-school suspension.
- Maintained accurate records while actively engaging students to foster a supportive learning atmosphere
Golf Caddie
Piedmont Driving Club
Atlanta
09.2011 - 05.2012
- Read greens, calculated yardage to flag, maintained clubs, advised golfers on game strategy
- Provided personalized support to golfers during rounds.
- Assisted players with course navigation and strategy planning.
- Maintained golf clubs and equipment for optimal performance.
- Coordinated tournament logistics for Golf Pro
Campus Supervisor
DeKalb County School System
Decatur
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Managed security operations inside and outside building, enhancing overall safety for students and staff
- Coordinated security detail for afternoon sporting and extracurricular events, ensuring safe environment for participants and attendees
- Logged tardy students daily and facilitated check-in process to maintain attendance accuracy
Parts/ Sales
LandRover Buckhead
Atlanta
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Handled phone and counter sales while delivering auto parts
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Health and Physical Education - Associates
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA05-2004
Skills
- Telecommunications
- Teaching
- Manufacturing
- Cash register operations
- Autism Experience
- Communication skills
- Traffic laws
- Passenger special needs assistance
- Physical Education
- Mechanical knowledge
- POS systems
- Empathy
- Balancing cash drawers
- Passenger safety regulations
- Security
- Personal vehicle (delivery method)
- Cabling
- Microsoft Excel
- Business development
- Freight Experience
- Delivery driver experience
- Updating inventory records
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Compliance
- Customer communication
- Classroom Management
- Vehicle cleanliness maintenance
- Supervising Experience
- Ohmmeter
- Outdoor work
- Greeting customers
- Automotive diagnostics
- Retail sales transactions
- Commercial driving
- Sports Coaching
- SUV driving
- Organizational skills
- Logistics
- Special Education
- Custodial Experience
- Product management
- Attention to detail
- Typing
- Fiber splicing
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- WORD
- EXCEL
- MICROCAT
- ADP
- Personal Training
- Speech therapy techniques
- Material preparation
- Documentation practices
- Student progress monitoring
- Behavior intervention planning
- Classroom management strategies
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Training facilitation
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Speech Therapy Assistant
Supplemental healthcare
08.2024 - Current
customer service /roadside technician
Allstate Good Hands Rescue Network
01.2017 - Current
Behavior Support Specialist
DeKalb County School System
03.2015 - Current
Behavior Support Specialist
DeKalb County School System
11.2013 - 03.2015
Golf Caddie
Piedmont Driving Club
09.2011 - 05.2012
Campus Supervisor
DeKalb County School System
06.2008 - 05.2011
Parts/ Sales
LandRover Buckhead
01.2005 - 01.2008
Health and Physical Education - Associates
Georgia Perimeter College