Deanna M. Mansfield
Boulder,CO
Summary
A forward-thinking and intuitive educator with 6+ years of experience providing therapeutic and academic support to neurodivergent and neurotypical children. Excels in the development and implementation of complex individual program plans, having an accomplished history of creating successful person-centered paths to growth. Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, and Autism Spectrum diagnoses, I am looking to broaden my professional experience and leadership skills by pursuing roles which may encompass my passions of artistic expression, holistic wellness, and social justice activism.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Amesbury Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with a variety of professionals to create a customized classroom environment integral to students' unique needs.
- Applies experience in behavioral analysis and psychosocial & emotional development in the implementation of social skills education, behavioral management, and curriculum fulfillment.
Freelance Content Writer/Editor
Self Employed Writer
10.2019 - Current
- Part-time assistant content creator and editor for French comedian Vincent Seroussi - Assists with translation, error detection, branding advisement, and stand-up sketch development.
Assistant Teacher
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted lead teachers in K-8 classrooms with lesson plans, provided 1:1 academic and social support to students, and promoted understanding and fulfillment of core Montessori values within our community.
- Assisted with lesson plan development and coordinating activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
Behavior Technician
Boston Behavior Learning Centers
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided direct client care in group and individual settings, implementing reinforcement systems designed by BCBAs which monitored growth in communication, behaviors, social skills and ADLs for children with ASD.
- Monitored efficacy of treatment plans, collected behavior-consequence data and communicated proficiently with BCBAs to adjust plans when needed.
Assistant Teacher
St. Louis Child Development Center, Catholic Charities USA
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared and facilitated daily enrichment activities, promoted social skill development, and provided individual attention to those with developmental disabilities such as ASD, ODD, ADHD, & selective mutism.
Cultural Exchange Lounge Attendant
University of New England
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Established and maintained an inclusive and welcoming space for students, with special regard to multicultural, international, and LGBT+ students .
Environmental Literacy Office Assistant
University Of New England
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted Dr. Bethany Woodworth with Climate Change Knowledge Assessment data entry and file organization.
- Researched and advised effective strategies to entrap invasive species.
Research Assistant
University of New England
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted Dr. Julie Peterson in discovering how self-esteem, attachment style, and narcissism influences social connections.
- Prepared and administered materials, collected/cataloged focus group data, performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis, dissected scientific articles, collaborated on ideas for future research, and presented disseminated findings to the public.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New England
Biddeford, ME2018
High School Diploma -
Essex Agricultural & Technical Highschool
Danvers, MA2014
Skills
- Research & Presentations (Google/Word Proficient)
- Lesson and Behavioral Plan Development
- Data Collection/Analysis/Graphing
- Content Curation/Editing/Proofreading
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Environmental Science & LGBTQ Education
- Crisis Response
Honors
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- 3.7 GPA - Ranked Top 10%
- Presidential Merit Scholarship
- Psi Chi International Honors
Society; Vice President - Alpha Chi National Honors
Society
Accomplishments
- How To (And How To Not) Resolve Conflicts
- Recognition of Facial Emotions in Children Exposed to Trauma
- Efficacy of Artistic Therapeutic Modalities in the Treatment of PTSD
- The Value of Knowledge: An Environmental, Economic, and Literary Epiphany
Noteworthy Works :
Timeline
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Amesbury Public Schools
10.2022 - Current
Freelance Content Writer/Editor
Self Employed Writer
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School
10.2019 - 10.2022
Behavior Technician
Boston Behavior Learning Centers
01.2019 - 10.2019
Assistant Teacher
St. Louis Child Development Center, Catholic Charities USA
01.2018 - 08.2018
Cultural Exchange Lounge Attendant
University of New England
09.2017 - 05.2018
Research Assistant
University of New England
02.2016 - 10.2016
Environmental Literacy Office Assistant
University Of New England
01.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New England
High School Diploma -
Essex Agricultural & Technical Highschool
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