Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Ashanti Easley

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic worker with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Twin Rivers School District
07.2023 - Current
  • Guided teachers and students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.

District Behavior Specialist

Royal ISD
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
  • Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
  • Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
  • Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.

Special Education Adaptive Behavior Teacher

Waller Independent School District
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Fostered relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically reported student progress to parents/guardians and school leadership.
  • Delivered specialized classroom instruction to broad range of students with developmental disorders.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Waller Independent School District
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Provided support to the students through specialized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
  • Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

Graduate Assistant

Prairie View A&M University
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Liaised between professors and students to provide information on subject matter, assignments and class expectations.
  • Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
  • Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support.

Behavioral Specialist Assistant

Fresno State University
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Incorporated Applied Behavior Analysis therapy interventions and techniques to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
  • Documented behaviors and treatments for patient and families to achieve measurable goals.

Education

Ph.D. - Human Services Specialization Mental Health

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2027

Master of Arts - Counseling

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2012

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Departmental Support
  • Disciplined Leadership
  • Social Skills Group Leadership
  • Intervention Management
  • Behavior Treatment Planning

Accomplishments

    Rookie of the Year- Field Store Elementary, Waller ISD (2018/2019)

Affiliations


-Restorative Practices; Community Circles Trained (2022)

-CPI; Crisis Prevention Trained (2021)

-PASS Supervision Trained (2022)

-PBIS Committee & Research; PBIS effectiveness amongst African/American Males (2019-Current)

-Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society (2013-2018)

Certification

  • School Counselor EC-12
  • Special Education EC-12
  • English as a Second Language Supplemental EC-12

Timeline

Counselor

Twin Rivers School District
07.2023 - Current

District Behavior Specialist

Royal ISD
01.2021 - 06.2023

Special Education Adaptive Behavior Teacher

Waller Independent School District
10.2017 - 01.2021

Special Education Paraprofessional

Waller Independent School District
08.2016 - 10.2017

Graduate Assistant

Prairie View A&M University
01.2013 - 05.2014

Behavioral Specialist Assistant

Fresno State University
08.2008 - 05.2012

Ph.D. - Human Services Specialization Mental Health

Walden University

Master of Arts - Counseling

Prairie View A & M University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - Fresno