Chedia Thompson
Arlington,VA
Summary
Experienced in mass communications and applied behavior analysis, currently serving as a lead special education teacher in Alexandria, VA. Possessing 3.5 years of teaching experience, with strengths in connecting with people, writing clinical reports effectively, and developing innovative strategies. Four years of experience in behavioral education and direct work in ABA, successfully implementing behavioral plans and interventions for clients and students with diverse behavioral and intellectual disabilities. Deep understanding of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder excelling in communication and time management. Goal is to foster the development of functional independence skills among youth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher, Vocational Room
Rivermont Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Special Education Teacher
Accotink Academy, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for Assessing students' skills and determining their educational needs
- Developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student
- Providing individualized instruction
- Adapting general lessons to meet students' needs
- Modifying lesson plans to align with a student's IEP
Lead Concierge
Seabury at Friendship Terrace Senior Living
11.2020 - 09.2022
- I help supervise both visitors, senior residents and other concierges
- Serving the needs of residents from medical to other personal tasks
- Specializing in providing information and special services to enhance seniors time in a retirement home setting
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills
- Maintained front desk's concierge book to provide visitors with access to relevant local information
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapuetic Alliance
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings
- Knowledgeable of proper applied behavior analysis principles
- Assembled, maintained and analyzed data gathered during sessions and consistently submitted timely written and verbal progress reports
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan
Education
Masters in Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2022
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2022
Mass Communications -
Virginia State University
Petersburg05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Customer service
- Progress Documentation
- Data collecting
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Activities of Daily Living
- Behavior monitoring
- Behavior Observation ADL Assistance
- Problem resolution
- Rapport Building
- Verbal and Written
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA Requirements Communication
- Crisis Management
Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Vocational Room
Rivermont Schools
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Accotink Academy, Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Lead Concierge
Seabury at Friendship Terrace Senior Living
11.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapuetic Alliance
07.2020 - 08.2021
Mass Communications -
Virginia State University
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
Masters in Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
George Mason University
Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis -
George Mason University
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