Brenna Calderara
Onboarding And Training
Everett,MA
Summary
Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Trainer
Golden Steps ABA
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated individual performance through periodic reviews, offering constructive feedback that facilitated professional growth.
- Streamlined operations by identifying areas for improvement in the QA department and recommending appropriate changes.
- Developed customized training materials to address specific needs within the QA department or related teams.
- Achieved consistent high-quality outcomes by collaborating with other department to integrate QA principles throughout the organization.
- Increased efficiency in the QA process by providing clear guidelines, expectations, and feedback to team members.
Lead RBT/Training Specialist
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
9 2020 - 6 2022
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 30 new employees.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to decrease employee turnover and increase client success
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and integrating organizational behavior management
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Lead Teacher
Helping Hand Developmental Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted and supervised a classroom of 18 students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities throughout entire school day.
- Planned and implemented learning experiences to address pre-academic and social/emotional development, ensuring compliance with NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Lead Therapist/Trainer
Strong Foundations
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Functional Analyses (FAs) and developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis under BCBA supervision.
- Supported productivity increased and business growth through new hire training and mentoring.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Compiled training handbook and related course materials in order to effectively train 30 employees, including 12 new employees.
Community Inclusion Specialist
The Kennedy Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Served as case manager for 3 adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
- Developed, planned and coordinated leisure and vocational activities to promote greater community independence, skills and social interaction.
- Recruited, retained and recognized range of volunteers for successful program delivery.
- Evaluated IPP and case notes for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Simmons University
Boston, MA 10.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Microsoft Office
Employee coaching
Organizational Development
G-Suite
Training Video Production
Course Materials Development
Program Monitoring and Tracking
Virtual Learning Management
Quality Assurance Auditing
IT support
Certification
Training in Organizational Behavior Management
Timeline
Quality Assurance Trainer
Golden Steps ABA
09.2022 - Current
How to Train, Evaluate and Manage Staff
07-2022
Training in Organizational Behavior Management
01-2022
Lead Teacher
Helping Hand Developmental Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Simmons University
10.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Therapist/Trainer
Strong Foundations
04.2017 - 05.2019
Community Inclusion Specialist
The Kennedy Center
03.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Rhode Island
09.2011 - 05.2015
Lead RBT/Training Specialist
Mosaic Pediatric Therapy
9 2020 - 6 2022
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