Casey O'Hern
Hoovers Tavern
Morris Plains,United States Of America
1
Language
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate education professional with 8+ years of experience supporting children across developmental levels with strengths in relationship-building, promoting emotional regulation, and fostering a safe, supportive learning environment through collaboration with families and colleagues.
Work History
Independent Consultant
4 Years 5 Months- Managed independent direct sales business and customer relationships.
- Created custom gift baskets and promotional products for clients and events.
- Handled order processing, inventory organization, and client communication.
- Utilized social media marketing and community networking to promote products and increase engagement.
- Coordinated fundraising and seasonal sales initiatives.
- Planned and hosted customer engagement events, product parties, and community-based sales gatherings.
- Remote
Operations Assistant
8 Years 3 Months- Manage daily operational tasks to support smooth business functioning, including supply ordering, inventory coordination, and vendor communication.
- Complete administrative duties such as filing, document organization, record maintenance, and shredding confidential materials.
- Conduct bank deposits and financial errands, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with business logistics including shopping, supply runs, and general operational support.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility through daily opening and cleaning routines.
- Provide flexible support across business needs, adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Part-Time
Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional
7 Months- Provide 1:1 support to students with developmental disabilities in a DIR Floortime-based classroom.
- Implement IEP-aligned goals targeting emotional regulation, engagement, and social communication.
- Collect and summarize behavior data to support instructional adjustments and program modifications.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and behavior specialists to ensure consistency of intervention strategies.
- Maintain structured routines and environmental supports to reduce dysregulation and increase student engagement.
- Provide classroom coverage when needed, maintaining safety and continuity of instruction.
Safety Care Specialist
7 Months- Utilize Safety-Care crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral escalations safely.
- Support early intervention strategies to reduce frequency and intensity of crisis behaviors.
- Model regulated, trauma-informed responses to maintain student dignity and emotional well-being.
- Assist in maintaining safe environments for students and staff during periods of heightened dysregulation.
Assistant Preschool Teacher and Art Instructor
2 Years 7 Months- Facilitated structured developmental play sessions supporting early social-emotional and cognitive growth.
- Modeled parent coaching strategies to strengthen parent-child interaction and regulation skills.
- Designed sensory-based and creative activities aligned with developmental milestones.
- Promoted safe, nurturing environments fostering independence and early communication skills.
- Part-Time
Behavior Technician
8 Months- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
- Record and analyze session data to track progress toward measurable treatment goals.
- Support skill acquisition across communication, social, and daily living domains.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate on goal development and behavior plan adjustments.
- Maintain structured teaching environments aligned with evidence-based ABA practices.
- Review and analyze client program data to identify targets requiring increased instruction or readiness for mastery.
- Utilize downtime productively by updating client materials, organizing program binders, and preparing instructional resources.
- Plan and facilitate structured group activities, including games and obstacle courses, to promote social engagement and skill generalization.
Education
Undergraduate
Skills
Crisis Management
Co-Regulation Strategies
Team Collaboration
Child Development
DIR Floortime Principals
Behavior Data Collection
ABA-Informed Intervention
Parent Collaboration
IEP Goal Implementation
Administrative Support
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician, BACB, Feb 2026
- Medical Training, Celebrate The Children, Feb 2026
- Substitute Teaching Certificate, NJ DOE, Jan 2026
- Safety Care Specialist, QBS, Nov 2025
- CPR, AED & First Aid, Save a Life NHCPS, Aug 2024
Languages
English Native - 05
Awards & Recognition
Dean's List, DeVry University, Nov 2018, In recognition of academic achievement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional
Celebrate the Children
09.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Safety Care Specialist
Celebrate the Children
09.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Behavior Technician
Alpine Learning Group
09.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Assistant Preschool Teacher and Art Instructor
Gymboree Play & Music
01.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Independent Consultant
Scentsy
03.2022 - CurrentRead More
Operations Assistant
Hoovers Tavern
05.2018 - CurrentRead More
DeVry University
Undergraduate
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