Clarissa Wright
Orange,VA
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
Fairfax, Virginia
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Educated families about ABA principles so they can effectively implement them at home.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
Teacher's Assistant
Merit School of Manassas Park
Manassas Park , Virginia
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fairfax, VA
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Education
GED -
Unknown
Manassas, VA09-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- Crisis management
- Data collection
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- ABA principles
- Individualized support
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Behavior assessment
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity facilitation
- Goal tracking
- Team leadership
- Instructional techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavior observation
- Social skill development
- Emotional intelligence
- Verbal and written communication
- Activity schedules
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
03.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Merit School of Manassas Park
09.2022 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
11.2020 - 04.2022
GED -
Unknown
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College