Danielle Sherraden
Behavior Technician
Hays,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with over 10 years of experience working with children from diverse backgrounds. Strong communication and observational skills support a proactive approach to daily activities while seeking opportunities to positively impact disabled children and their families. Open to relocation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Kansas Behavior Supports
05.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
- Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Adapted therapy materials as needed to meet the unique needs of each individual client, ensuring optimal engagement during sessions.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Assisted in the creation of visual supports and schedules for clients, enhancing daily routines and transitions.
- Supported families in understanding and managing challenging behaviors, promoting consistency across environments.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Provided direct support during community outings, facilitating appropriate social interactions among peers while practicing newly acquired skills within real-world contexts.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Usd 489
08.2021 - Current
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Collaborated with 2 teachers to promote appropriate care and education for 15 children.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Utilized DRDP to keep children's observational data to allow lead teacher to map their development.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 10.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
USD 489
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, and support staff.
- Ran and Maintained different aids and equipment for children with disabilities. (feeding tube, AAC device)
- Conducted small groups and individual lessons with students over zoom based on their different learning needs and IEP requirements and accommodations.
Office Manager
Plainville First Chrisitan Church
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Enhanced communication within office by implementing centralized digital messaging platform.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2017 - 04.2017
Cashier/Sales Associate
Target
10.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher
Kingdom Kids Child Care
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Supervised and led children in safe and developmentally appropriate play.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Cashier/Stocker
Ks foodtown
09.2012 - 08.2014
Education
High School Diploma -
Planville Jr./Sr. High
Plainville, KS05.2014
Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Ability to work calmly in a stressful situation
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Data Entry
- Data Analysis
- Phone etiquette
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Attentiveness
- Friendliness
- Ability to read physical and emotional cues
- Extensive knowledge of the needs of children
- Provide emotional support for distressed children
- Knowledge of child development theories and practices
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Able to adapt to different age groups
- Adept at working with children with disablities
- Preschool CDA Credential
Certification
CDA Credential (120 hours)
- Intentional Learning Through Play
- Conscious Discipline
- Family Partnerships
- Enhancing Communication Through Social Media
- Power of Positive Communication
- Kansas Early Learning Standards
- CDA 2.0
- Introduction to CDA
- Developing your CDA portfolio
- Healthy Routines in Child Care Programs
- Successful Naptime's for Children Ages 1-5 years
- Active Kids and Active Supervision
- Children with Chronic Health Care Needs in Child Care
- Trama and Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Building skills in Two Languages
- Teaching Strategies to Enhance Transitions
- Behavior and Guidance
- Understanding Temperaments of Young Children
- Observation Tools to Assess Development
- Observation 1: An Introduction to Observing Children
- Observation 2: Tools for Observing Children
- Child Development- Level 2
- Preschool Child Development
- Inclusive Care for Preschool-Aged Children
- Classroom 180 Live
- Accountability
- Skyward Training, Successful Transitions
- Child CPR, AED,
- Infant CPR
- First Aid
- Child Plus DRDP
- CP mobile Training
- ReThink RBT Training Hours (41hrs 58min)
- Physical Restraint Training Certificate – Crisis Prevention Institute
- Kansas Head Start Association Member
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Kansas Behavior Supports
05.2023 - Current
Preschool Teaching Assistant
Usd 489
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
USD 489
11.2019 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Dollar General
08.2019 - 10.2021
Office Manager
Plainville First Chrisitan Church
08.2017 - 04.2019
Cashier/Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2017 - 04.2017
Cashier/Sales Associate
Target
10.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher
Kingdom Kids Child Care
10.2014 - 10.2016
Cashier/Stocker
Ks foodtown
09.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Planville Jr./Sr. High
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