Chengeto Musvuugwa
Registered Behavioral Technician, BSN, Psychology, Public Health, English Tutor
Royse City,Texas
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Transformations
Rockwall, Texas
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Used Catalyst to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Facilitated group sessions to teach clients positive coping strategies.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
Online English Tutor
Skyeng Online English School
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Applied in-depth understanding of course materials and tutoring tactics to help new students.
- Developed methods to teach independent study skills to help students excel academically.
- Communicated grammar rules clearly in easiest forms without overwhelming student.
- Established working relationships with students and provided positive role models for academic dedication.
- Varied teaching methods for verbal language instruction by expressing and selecting specific vocabulary clearly.
- Planned and organized lesson plans to meet changing deadlines and requirements.
- Monitored student progress, recorded scores and provided learning support for students in English studies.
- Interacted positively with individuals from different backgrounds, all levels of language experience and with variety of learning disabilities.
- Identified problems with students by clearly and effectively addressing issues.
Survey Assistant
Cardiff Metropolitan University
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Completed daily data updates and submitted information to quality assurance for review and implementation.
- Utilized established field surveying strategies to perform high-quality work.
- Prepared interview questions and collected data.
- Conducted research experiments.
- Analyzed data and summarized results.
- Fact checks and proofread manuscripts.
- Generated graphs and spreadsheets to portray results.
- Maintained research equipment.
Teacher
Chikwariro Secondary School.Mutare
Mutare, Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 08.2014
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Wales, UK 09.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe 09.2010 - 06.2013
Diploma in Education: - English And Geography
Mutare Teachers' College
Mutare, Zimbabwe 01.2006 - 11.2007
Skills
Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Power point
SPSS Epi-InfoSelf-Motivated, and Self Starter
Proactive and able to use own initiativeExcellent organizational and planning skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesExcellent interpersonal skillsA team playerSocial skill development
Documentation skills
Decision-Making
Organization and Time Management
Written Communication
Data Entry
Self-Motivated
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Attention to Detail
First Aid/CPR
Clerical Support
Certification
RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavioral Transformations
03.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
The University of Texas At Arlington
01.2022 - Current
Online English Tutor
Skyeng Online English School
01.2018 - 01.2023
Survey Assistant
Cardiff Metropolitan University
10.2014 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Public Health
Cardiff Metropolitan University
09.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Zimbabwe
09.2010 - 06.2013
Teacher
Chikwariro Secondary School.Mutare
01.2008 - 08.2014
Diploma in Education: - English And Geography
Mutare Teachers' College
01.2006 - 11.2007