Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Timeline

Claire Graham

Denver,CO

Summary

Energetic and compassionate individual with a background in supportive, client-focused education and sales environments, seeking to transition into new field. Developed strong skills in relationship building, along with ability to adapt to diverse situations and individuals. Committed to applying these transferable skills to make meaningful impact in new career path.

Overview

7

7

years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Technician

Soar Autism Center

10.2024 - Current

Provide one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
Collect an average of 20 data points an hour, providing records to shape the intervention strategies for each client on my base team.
Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.

Showroom Concierge

Brilliant Earth

11.2023 - 10.2024

Implemented effective sales strategies resulting in an average of $30,000 in new business each month.
Served as alternative showroom coordinator, managing the location and safety of hundreds of diamonds and gemstones.
Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect.

Facilitator

Synthesis

07.2021 - 08.2023

Facilitate 15 weekly cohorts through student-centered discussions using Socratic questioning and complex virtual simulations designed to spark collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Deliver weekly professional development sessions for facilitators and teaching assistants, ensuring participants receive vital organization information and support to grow teaching skills.
Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.

Teaching Assistant

Synthesis

02.2021 - 12.2022

Assisted 10+ teachers in planning and managing engaging weekly classes for students using innovative virtual simulations.
Partnered with an in-person school to create the first offline Synthesis cohort of students learning our simulations in person.
Aided in all the back-end game setup, technical requirements of running virtual simulations, troubleshooting, and active chat mentorship during the sessions.

Primary Education Literacy Teacher

Peace Corps

10.2018 - 03.2020

Developed and implemented lessons daily on phonics, print awareness, and reading fluency and adapted the curriculum using data collected.
Fostered a productive and engaging bilingual classroom environment in two different schools working with 90 students over 18 months.
Collaborated with national and international organizations and contacts to acquire 200+ books for multiple rural libraries and developed organizational systems to increase student literacy.

Student Success Coach

City Year Boston

08.2017 - 05.2018

Ran a safe and effective after-school program providing students with activities focused on movement, education games, and interpersonal relationship building.
Monitored and evaluated data on students' progress, using results to inform progress on program objectives to redesign curriculum to best meet the needs of students.
Initiated and led a book drive, ensuring 85 students in 3rd, 4th, and special education classrooms received 2 books each.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Secondary Education

Cornell College, Mount Vernon

05-2016

Timeline

Behavior Technician - Soar Autism Center

10.2024 - Current

Showroom Concierge - Brilliant Earth

11.2023 - 10.2024

Facilitator - Synthesis

07.2021 - 08.2023

Teaching Assistant - Synthesis

02.2021 - 12.2022

Primary Education Literacy Teacher - Peace Corps

10.2018 - 03.2020

Student Success Coach - City Year Boston

08.2017 - 05.2018

Cornell College - Bachelor of Arts, English Secondary Education