AscherD Davis
Hartford
Summary
Dynamic professional Residential Counselor at the American School For The Deaf, skilled in crisis prevention intervention and emotional support. Proven track record in implementing behavioral intervention plans, enhancing resident independence, and fostering safe supportive environment while effectively managing conflict and ensuring residents well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor
American School For The Deaf
11.2025 - Current
- Assist in implementing individualized care plans for deaf students with diverse behaviors and emotional needs.
- Support daily living activities to foster independence and personal growth for both autistic and deaf youth residence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and support strategies.
- Engage students in structured recreational activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Assist with daily living activities to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
- Monitor behavioral patterns to identify individual needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Facilitate group activities that encouraged teamwork, communication, and social skills development.
- Implement safety procedures to ensure a secure environment for all residents.
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed to address immediate concerns or challenges faced by residents.
- Promote a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and monitoring resident behavior.
- Supported residents'' educational goals through tutoring, supervision during homework sessions, and advocating for necessary accommodations.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to assist residents in making positive choices towards personal growth.
- Supported youth in developing coping strategies and conflict resolution skills.
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism Therapy
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs in a therapeutic setting.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress effectively.
- Collaborated with therapists to reinforce therapeutic strategies during sessions.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision to support clients' developmental goals.
- Maintained safe and supportive environments for clients during therapy activities.
- Engaged clients through structured play and social skills exercises, enhancing communication abilities.
- Adapted instructional approaches based on individual client needs and responses.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Improved client communication skills through the use of evidence-based practices and techniques.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Used Rethink to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided one-on-one in-home support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Supported caregivers by providing education on behavioral techniques and interventions.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to track client progress effectively.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision to support clients' developmental goals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
- Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Maintained safe and supportive environments for clients during therapy activities.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Engaged clients through structured play and social skills exercises, enhancing communication abilities.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress using Central Reach.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Collaborated with therapists to reinforce therapeutic strategies during sessions.
Literacy Instructor
Amplify
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging literacy curricula aligned with educational standards.
- Assessed student progress using a variety of evaluation tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on supporting literacy development at home.
- Developed customized literacy curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated interactive workshops to promote literacy skills among diverse student populations.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and inform instructional adjustments for better performance.
- Enhanced instructional materials by integrating technology and innovative resources for effective learning experiences.
- Developed individualized learning plans for diverse learners in grades K-7, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction as needed for success.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension through targeted instruction and assessments.
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing engaging and interactive reading activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for differentiated skill development in both reading comprehension and fluency.
- Encouraged a growth mindset among students, instilling confidence in their ability to improve their literacy skills over time.
- Managed several internet-based reading programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Windsor High School
East Windsor, CT06-1994
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Residential care
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Safety standards and compliance
- Mental health disorders
- Incident reporting
- Policy enforcement
- Resident supervision
- Crisis prevention intervention
- Life skills development
Timeline
Residential Counselor
American School For The Deaf
11.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism Therapy
03.2025 - 11.2025
Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
05.2024 - 01.2025
Literacy Instructor
Amplify
10.2021 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
East Windsor High School