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Chelsea Smith

Twinsburg

Summary

Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

Advanced Behavioral Therapy
04.2023 - Current
  • Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
  • Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
  • Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
  • Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.

Behavior Technician

New Heights ABA
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Anticipated and prevented problematic behaviors through regular observations and used skills to de-escalate growing conflicts
  • Managed crisis situations effectively with effective use of therapeutic communication skills centered on calm approaches and avoidance of power struggles
  • Delivered caring and successful therapy to patients with proper safety and security measures for staff and individuals under care
  • Compiled, documented and summarized data on observable client behaviors
  • Protected client confidentiality with stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements
  • Assisted with personal skill-building to improve client wellbeing
  • Delivered direct care to clients one-on-one and in group settings using ABA principles
  • Taught clients how to manage typical life situations and trigger events by developing coping mechanisms.

Preschool Teacher

Creative Early Learning Center
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Kept classroom clean and organized through regular attention to upkeep requirements
  • Maintained effective classroom control by resolving behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques
  • Supported unique needs of each child under care by consulting with parents and assessing individual behaviors
  • Created age-appropriate lesson plans to assist children's social, emotional and cognitive development
  • Modeled positive behaviors to help improve children's self-esteem and social skills
  • Assisted children with puzzles and problem-solving to build motor and cognitive skills
  • Created supportive and learning-focused classroom environments to help children achieve developmental milestones.

Teacher

Kingdom Academy
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Create developmentally appropriate programs for students
  • Develop weekly lesson plans, activities, and class set-ups
  • Work closely with families to encourage mutual cooperation
  • Closely follow ODJFS and SUTQ licensing regulations related to childcare.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Teacher

KinderCare Education
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Inspire children to be lifelong learners, using curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development
  • Implement KCE's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
  • Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
  • Work together with other teachers and staff members to enhance lesson plans and activities
  • Develop positive relationships with families and thoroughly communicate with them.

Camp Counselor

National Youth Sports Program
06.2013 - 07.2016
  • Camp counselor for children ages 10-16, group leader for children ages 10-12
  • Served as a role model for the kids by demonstrating leadership and expressing the importance of education and teamwork
  • Educating and cultivating the minds of children by assisting educators in classrooms with their lesson plans
  • Taught children the fundamentals of soccer
  • Answered phone calls, typed up informational letters for parents, and helped organize special events
  • Went to the Dominican Republic with some of NYSP's staff members to expand our program.

Collegiate Connections Mentoring

The Office of Multicultural Affairs
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Served as an academic and social resource to incoming first-year students
  • Introduced mentees to University resources
  • Assisted in the identification of internal and external resources for academic development and social acculturation
  • Helped first-year students develop their own path to success by referring them to and familiarizing them with organizations, info-session lectures, and job opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology, Psychology

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
12.2016

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Classroom organization
  • Activity planning
  • Social Skills Development
  • Parent relations
  • Classroom management
  • Progress monitoring
  • Materials organization
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

Advanced Behavioral Therapy
04.2023 - Current

Behavior Technician

New Heights ABA
03.2022 - 11.2022

Preschool Teacher

Creative Early Learning Center
02.2022 - 09.2022

Teacher

Kingdom Academy
11.2018 - 04.2019

Teacher

KinderCare Education
02.2017 - 11.2018

Collegiate Connections Mentoring

The Office of Multicultural Affairs
10.2014 - 01.2015

Camp Counselor

National Youth Sports Program
06.2013 - 07.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology, Psychology

Case Western Reserve University

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