Cadence Steele
Paraprofessional
1928 W 6th Street
Summary
A passionate behavioral therapist with 3 years of teaching and guidance experience. Adept in handling the busy schedules. Outgoing and detail-oriented, proficient at building and maintaining professional relationships. Seeking to leverage technical and professional expertise to learn and grow in order to sharpen professional skills, as well as a professional career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Paraprofessional
Cedar Falls Community School District
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Therapist Liaison
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
9 2019 - 7 2020
- Interviewed and assisted with on-boarding process for new therapists.
- Administered initial training for new CARD therapists.
- Conducted QA overlap sessions with current therapists.
- Organized and executed social events for staff.
- Helped therapists to obtain necessary materials for continuing education.
- Conducted field and classroom training for new therapists.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Provided 1:1 therapy to children aged 3-10 with autism spectrum disorders in home and community.
- Taught objectives on individual treatment programs using principles of applied behavior analysis including discrete trial, shaping, natural environment training, verbal behavior, social skills, self-help, and behavior.
- Implemented ABA techniques including DTT, and iconic communication to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills, and daily living skills.
- Created fun, motivating experience to generate highest level of performance for each individual.
- Monitored maladaptive behaviors and implemented behavior interventions.
- Collaborated and communicated with clients and families in empathetic manner that made positive impact on each patient's behavior and treatment.
Direct Care Professional
RCCA Rescare
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted individuals with their daily living; providing safety, and comfort.
- Provided assistance to people with basic tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
- Looked after cleanliness and healthfulness of patients and their environment in best possible manner.
- Provided aid to individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses who needed assistance.
- Recorded information regarding progression or regression in client's behaviorisms.
- Establish rapport and sense of trust with residents.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to appointments, community events, and recreational activities.
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Easter Seals ACE IT III
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Provide assistance with feeding, toileting, hygiene, transferring and communication.
- Follow all safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques, transfers, use of wheelchair lifts, and tie-downs.
- Train consumers in classroom and in community based settings in accordance with ISP’s including development of specific vocational skills and activities.
- Perform room maintenance and clean-up duties as required; i.e., dishes, floors, and wheelchairs.
- Provide exceptional customer services both internally and externally.
Service Worker
McDonald's
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Communicated clearly and positively with coworkers and management.
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed.
- Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking.
- Greet customers as they enter in a restaurant / arrive at a drive through window.
Personal Caregiver
Rathbun & Strong Incorporated
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted with providing quality care for the elderly.
- Provided cooking, cleaning, yard work, and administration of medicine.
- Delivered patient to doctor appointments, supermarkets, and post office when needed.
- Performed errands, such as picking up and/or refilling prescriptions, mailing important papers, or picking up packages.
Phlebotomist (Extern)
Rideout Memorial Hospital/Plumas North Draw Station
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Verified patient by reading patient identification.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
Maintained specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
- Maintained quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.
- Maintained safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Sales Floor Associate
Wal-Mart
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory with timely accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained constant presence on the sales floor to address customer needs.
- Recommended appropriate items and directed or led customers to selections.
- Assisted customers with trying on items and finding appropriate sizes.
- Answered and managed incoming calls.
General Laborer
Mary's Gone Crackers
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Assisted with separating raw products from cooked products.
- Maintained an orderly fashion when depositing product onto conveyor belts.
- Maintained food quality standards, per safety regulations.
- Assured every aspect of outgoing products were without flaws and ready to be shipped.
Education
Sutter County One Stop, Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
Yuba City, CA 01.2016 - 4 2016
Yuba City High School, General Education, High School Diploma
Yuba City, CA 08.2008 - 06.2010
Skills
CPR, BLS, and First Aid certified
Certification
Board Certified Autism Technician
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Cedar Falls Community School District
08.2022 - Current
Board Certified Autism Technician
05-2019
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
05.2018 - 05.2022
Community Skills Trainer
Easter Seals ACE IT III
04.2018 - 05.2018
Direct Care Professional
RCCA Rescare
08.2017 - 10.2018
Service Worker
McDonald's
05.2017 - 08.2017
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (expired)
09-2016
Phlebotomist (Extern)
Rideout Memorial Hospital/Plumas North Draw Station
07.2016 - 07.2016
Sutter County One Stop, Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
01.2016 - 4 2016
American Heart Association BLS CPR and AED Healthcare Provider Certified
01-2016
Personal Caregiver
Rathbun & Strong Incorporated
05.2015 - 02.2017
Sales Floor Associate
Wal-Mart
10.2013 - 04.2014
General Laborer
Mary's Gone Crackers
07.2013 - 10.2013
Yuba City High School, General Education, High School Diploma
08.2008 - 06.2010
Therapist Liaison
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
9 2019 - 7 2020
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