BRITTNEY L CHAKA
Wharton,Tx
Summary
Resourceful and personable Teacher with deep knowledge in facilitating communication and providing appropriate solutions. Offering strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Collaborative and determined to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment. Have basic computer skills. Work well with a variety of people. Have worked in many sales positions and am able to understand a client and fulfill their needs. Capability of analyzing information and creative problem solving, as well as organizing and prioritizing information effectively. Communicate well orally and in writing. Have experience with children up to adulthood. Have experience using Applied Behavior Analysis with individuals with Autism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Wharton ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Brand Ambassador
BR Brand Reps
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Navigate Traffic to designated parking locations
- Help Consumers prepare for their drive-in experience
- Bring samples to consumers.
Promotional Sales Representative
Blue Door Marketing
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
MRA Service Coordinator
HCS
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Coordinate services for participants in HSC Medicaid Waiver Program
- Assessment, service planning, monitoring, and crisis prevention and management for a caseload of 40-45 individuals with developmental disabilities
- Responsible for providing Medicaid billable service coordination activities in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, standards and HSC Medicaid Waiver program guidelines
- Travel within six regions as needed
- Establish and maintain good rapport with individuals on caseload, provider staff, and families
- Use Anasazi, Microsoft word, and Excel proficiently.
ABA Individual trainer
Texana
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Use applied behavior therapy techniques to help autistic children’s behavior
- Gather materials for children’s set protocols/programs/activities
- Maintain children’s space/materials/curriculum
- Help create assignments/activities for children in the program
- Properly document children’s progress or lack thereof
- Use PMAB when needed.
Night Cashier
Bucees
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Delivered expert, friendly service to serve every customer need.
- Used superior customer service skills to help customers locate and select merchandise.
- Kept drawer accurate by carefully processing new transactions and giving out correct change.
- Managed drink station and kept coffee full and hot.
Volunteer
Share
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Share is a nonprofit organization that helps needy families obtain donated food, clothing, and financial assistance
- Interview and determine families/individuals eligibility
- Shelve and organize food in pantry, as well as fill orders for families
- Sort through, label, and organize donated clothes.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa11.2009
Associates Degree - E.C. Development
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, Texas07.2006
Skills
- Accurate and Precise
- Government Agency Guidelines
- Client Advocacy
- Legal Standards
- Email Correspondence
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Word Processing
Certification
- Licensed Special Education Teacher EC-12th grade.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Wharton ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
Brand Ambassador
BR Brand Reps
08.2020 - 12.2020
Promotional Sales Representative
Blue Door Marketing
05.2014 - 08.2014
MRA Service Coordinator
HCS
03.2014 - 09.2014
ABA Individual trainer
Texana
09.2013 - 02.2014
Night Cashier
Bucees
02.2013 - 09.2013
Volunteer
Share
12.2012 - 03.2013
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
Ashford University
Associates Degree - E.C. Development
Wharton County Junior College
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