Arlene Petty
Washington,DC
Summary
Caring and compassionate Behavior Technician experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs. 10 plus years of being dedicated to helping students/patients meet potential to function in society or their communities. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills with students/clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
06.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to students with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and students alike during high-stress situations.
- Assisted students in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of students progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Developed strong rapport with students and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Developed individualized plans to address challenging behaviors.
Paraprofessional/Dedicated Aide
District of Columbia Public School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greet students and parents entering the school
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance
Classroom Paraprofessional
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Provides support to the classroom teacher, assisting in modifying lessons, preparing and implementing strategies within plans for student outcomes
- Provides support to all students in the classroom, (i.e
- Assists with student supervision during lunch, outdoor play, bus arrival and departure) as assigned by the Principal
- Participates in the development, revision and implementation of behavior plans, in conjunction with clinically related services and teaching staff
- Assists teachers in the maintenance of documentation for each student as well as collects and maintains student data as necessary
- Collaborates with the teacher on classroom design, lesson planning, and supports the teacher with parent communications
- Assists students in achieving goals through transition activities such as volunteering, internships, temporary employment, etc
- Attends all staff meetings and be willing to serve on school committees as needed
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Dedicated Aide
Harmony Public Charter School
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greet students and parents entering the school
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, or on field trips
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Teacher’s Assistant
Klub Kid LLC
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greeted students and parents entering the school
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instructed and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress
- Provided small group instruction
Teacher’s Assistant
KIPPDC
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greeted students and parents entering the school
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instructed and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress
- Provided small group instruction
Teacher’s Assistant
St.Coletta Of Greater Washington
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greeted students and parents entering the school
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instructed and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Dedicated Aide
Prince George’s County Public Schools-Maryland
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greeted students and parents entering the school
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instructed and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
Paraprofessional
District of Columbia Public School
09.2008 - 07.2011
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Greeted students and parents entering the school
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Instructed and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Observed students' performance
Bank Teller
PNC- Washington
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Ordered a supply of cash to meet daily needs
- Cashed checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds
- Received checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips
- Entered customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts
- Balanced currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines
- Examined checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents
- Counted currency, coins, and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine, to prepare them for deposit or shipment to branch banks or the Federal Reserve Bank
- Ordered a supply of cash to meet daily needs
- Receive and count daily inventories of cash, drafts, and travelers' checks
Customer Service Supervisor
Circuit City-Wheaton
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsibilities included but not limited to: Supervised full/part-time staff
- Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints
- Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken
- Checked to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems
- Determined charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing
- Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
- Reviewed insurance policy terms to determine whether a particular loss is covered by insurance
- Contacted customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments
- Resolved customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills
Education
Diploma -
Eastern Senior High School
06.2005
Skills
- Data Collection
- Documentation skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Prompting and Fading Strategies
- Behavioral Management
- Social Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior treatment plans
- Skill Development
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Report Writing
- Crisis Management and Prevention
- Individualized Education Plans
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Self-Management Strategies
- Group Instruction
- Behavior Observation
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Behavioral support
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Documentation
Certification
- Praxis I (ParaPro)
- CPR certified
- MANDT
- SafetyCare
References
References provided upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
District Of Columbia Public Schools
06.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional/Dedicated Aide
District of Columbia Public School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Classroom Paraprofessional
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute
08.2019 - 09.2020
Dedicated Aide
Harmony Public Charter School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Teacher’s Assistant
Klub Kid LLC
06.2018 - 09.2018
Teacher’s Assistant
KIPPDC
07.2016 - 01.2018
Teacher’s Assistant
St.Coletta Of Greater Washington
06.2014 - 06.2016
Dedicated Aide
Prince George’s County Public Schools-Maryland
03.2012 - 06.2012
Paraprofessional
District of Columbia Public School
09.2008 - 07.2011
Bank Teller
PNC- Washington
03.2007 - 02.2008
Customer Service Supervisor
Circuit City-Wheaton
08.2006 - 01.2008
Diploma -
Eastern Senior High School