Cynthia Robinson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile educator passionate about positively impacting literacy and writing programming through community service opportunities. Seeking to utilize interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills in the field of library science.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Interventionist
Verdugo Hills Autism Project
Van Nuys, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Determining appropriate interventions and planning support milestones.
- Completing required documentation such as data intake, treatment notes, and exit summaries.
- Collaborating with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Enhancing knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Working closely with parents and teachers to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborating with team members, school personnel, and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
Developmental Interventionist
Holding Hands Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Helping students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Completing required documentation such as data intake, session notes and exit summaries.
- Creating virtual tools for instruction and behavioral support during COVID-19.
- Collaborating with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
Behavioral Interventionist
Step By Step Learning Edu-Play Programs & Services
Santa Monica, CA
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Working with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focusing on client needs.
- Visiting clients in their home settings to positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Documenting and observing developmental progress of individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
Library Volunteer
Donald Bruce Kaufman-Brentwood Branch Library
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Shelving books by subject according to Dewey Decimal System.
- Performing basic book reshelving and obtainaing items from book drop.
- Providing prompt customer service to patrons, staff and volunteers.
- Greeting visitors, answering questions and made book recommendations across subjects and genres.
Behavioral Assistant
My Shadow Intervention
Los Angeles, CA
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Working with clients to develop both academic and social strategies based on their unique abilities.
- 1:1 aide for children in preschool thru 3rd-grade classrooms.
- Demonstrating strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Observing and documenting developmental progress.
Academic Coaching
Self-Employed
Los Angeles, CA.
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Supporting student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Documenting student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Assessing student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Using behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
Pet Care Specialist
The Dog Lapper
Santa Monica, CA
07.2004 - 01.2015
- Communicating with clients about schedules, requirements and animal personalities.
- Exercising dogs on leads and at dog parks.
- Contributing to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Elementary School Teacher
Private Schools
Los Angeles, CA
09.1996 - 06.2004
- Creating and presenting clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Establishing open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Providing warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Education
Continuing Education - Psychology of Human Learning
UC Riverside Extension
Riverside, CA2021
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National University
2002
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
California State University Northridge
1998
Skills
- Professional Etiquette
- Organization and Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Filing and shelving materials
- Library Research
- Educational Activities Planning
- Computer Proficiency
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Customer/ Client services
Timeline
Developmental Interventionist
Verdugo Hills Autism Project
09.2021 - Current
Developmental Interventionist
Holding Hands Inc.
03.2019 - 08.2021
Behavioral Interventionist
Step By Step Learning Edu-Play Programs & Services
10.2018 - 03.2019
Library Volunteer
Donald Bruce Kaufman-Brentwood Branch Library
08.2018 - 03.2019
Behavioral Assistant
My Shadow Intervention
03.2016 - 08.2018
Academic Coaching
Self-Employed
02.2015 - 02.2016
Pet Care Specialist
The Dog Lapper
07.2004 - 01.2015
Elementary School Teacher
Private Schools
09.1996 - 06.2004
Continuing Education - Psychology of Human Learning
UC Riverside Extension
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
California State University Northridge
Similar Profiles
Sunny FongSunny Fong
Behavioral Interventionist at Verdugo Hills Autism ProjectBehavioral Interventionist at Verdugo Hills Autism Project
Avita LegansAvita Legans
Behavior Intervention Specialist at Verdugo Hills Autism ProjectBehavior Intervention Specialist at Verdugo Hills Autism Project
Trevor JacobsTrevor Jacobs
Behavioral Therapist at Behavioral Autism TherapiesBehavioral Therapist at Behavioral Autism Therapies
Steven HernandezSteven Hernandez
Food Service Team Member at La MICHOACANA ICE CREAM SHOPFood Service Team Member at La MICHOACANA ICE CREAM SHOP
Jimmy VenturaJimmy Ventura
Electrician at Hiltys ElectricElectrician at Hiltys Electric