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Work History
Education
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Cerease Augustus

Missouri City

Summary

Certified Registered Behavioral Therapist with comprehensive experience in applying principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to treat individuals with autism and related disorders. Strengths lie in creating individualized treatment plans, implementing behavioral interventions, and training family members to reinforce these strategies at home. Notable impact made by improving patient communication skills and reducing problematic behaviors, fostering enhanced quality of life for patients and families alike.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Action Behavior Centers
Sugar Land
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in designing educational materials tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
  • Encouraged positive parent-child interactions through modeling effective techniques during therapy sessions.
  • Provided crisis management when necessary during therapy sessions or other settings.
  • Facilitated group sessions focused on developing social skills among participants with ASD.
  • Developed procedures for reinforcement systems as part of behavior modification plans.
  • Fostered relationships between clients, families, schools and other service providers involved in the care plan.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress towards treatment goals in electronic health records system.
  • Regularly attended team meetings to discuss strategies for addressing challenging behaviors.
  • Supported caregivers in understanding their child's disability and learning how to effectively respond to challenging behaviors.
  • Monitored client progress by collecting data on target behaviors and graphing results for review.
  • Created positive learning environments that encouraged exploration, play, and discovery of new concepts.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' behavioral, emotional, and cognitive functioning.
  • Completed regular supervision meetings with supervisor to ensure adherence to ethical standards.
  • Attended conferences related to ABA practices and interventions.

Teacher's Assistant

Spencer Miller Community School
Newark
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Organized and led practice, research and lab assignments.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.

Volunteer

Miller Elementary School
Newark
07.2017 - 10.2019
  • Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
  • Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
  • Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
  • Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills.
  • Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.

Operational Manager

Rising Stars Day Care Llc
Brooklyn
03.2011 - 06.2017
  • Organized meetings with stakeholders including clients, partners or suppliers in order to discuss business needs.
  • Analyzed financial reports such as income statements or balance sheets in order to assess profitability.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times.
  • Managed the daily operations of a team of 20 employees.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as necessary to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Recruited, trained, coached and evaluated staff performance to ensure maximum efficiency.
  • Created and maintained operational budgets, monitored costs and identified areas for cost savings.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends that could be used to improve operational performance.
  • Scheduled maintenance repairs on equipment in order to ensure optimal functioning of all resources available.

Education

High School Diploma -

Covent Garden High School
Guyana
04-1993

Skills

  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Case Management
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • ADL Support
  • Community Integration
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Crisis management
  • Client assessment
  • Data collection
  • Reinforcement strategies
  • Electronic health records
  • Time management
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Transition planning
  • Reinforcement systems
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Sensory integration
  • Motor skills development
  • Verbal behavior
  • Social skills development
  • Error correction

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • RBT Certification

Accomplishments

  • Core Value Awards
  • Team Player Award
  • Best Dressed Award
  • Employee Of The Month Award

Affiliations

  • Crown Miss East Bank Demerara
  • Volunteered Work For Kids With Special Needs.
  • Volunteered Work For Nursing Home.
  • Volunteered Work For Kids With Autism

Timeline

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Action Behavior Centers
09.2023 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Spencer Miller Community School
11.2019 - 11.2022

Volunteer

Miller Elementary School
07.2017 - 10.2019

Operational Manager

Rising Stars Day Care Llc
03.2011 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Covent Garden High School

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