Chandra Crawford
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Driven by a passion for early childhood education and special needs support, I excelled at ABSKids, enhancing client progress through tailored behavior intervention plans. My expertise in curriculum planning and autism spectrum disorder, combined with a knack for fostering positive environments, significantly improved student engagement and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
ABSKids
09.2022 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Assisted clients in identifying and setting goals to promote positive behavior development.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
Pre-K Teacher
Thompson Child Development Center
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
Preschool Teacher
Dilworth Child Development Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Pre-K Teacher
Childtime Learning Care Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
Pre-K Teacher
Creative Learning Childrens College
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Coordinated special events such as holiday programs or end-of-year celebrations to showcase student achievements and foster school spirit.
- Increased parental involvement in education by organizing and conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and school events.
- Boosted students'' mathematical skills through hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA12.2016
Skills
- Data Collection
- Documentation skills
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Knowledge
- Prompting and Fading Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- HIPAA Requirements
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Child development expertise
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Adept at working with special needs children
Timeline
Behavior Technician
ABSKids
09.2022 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Thompson Child Development Center
10.2019 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Dilworth Child Development Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Pre-K Teacher
Childtime Learning Care Center
09.2017 - 07.2018
Pre-K Teacher
Creative Learning Childrens College
09.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Psychology
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
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