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Delaney Witcher

Reno

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Advanced Pediatric Therapies, adept in early intervention strategies and collaborative teamwork. Excelled in developing tailored intervention plans and fostering child development, achieving improved outcomes. Skilled in applied behavior analysis and special needs advocacy, demonstrating significant impact in diverse roles.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Developmental Specialist

Advanced Pediatric Therapies
01.2021 - Current
  • Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently to maintain timely documentation and service delivery without compromising quality of care.
  • Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child''s development.
  • Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
  • Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
  • Advocated for children''s needs within various settings such as schools or community programs to promote inclusion and accessibility of services.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children''s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
  • Organized the development of Individual Education Plans/Individual Family Service Plans (IEPs/IFSPs) in partnership with local school districts and early intervention agencies.

In-Home Nanny

Private Household
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage self regulation.
  • Provided overnight care during family vacations or business trips, ensuring a seamless transition for the children.
  • Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Therapist Liason

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
12.2018 - 09.2020
  • Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as behavior management safety techniques.
  • Performed essential organizational tasks, including meticulous note/data tracking.
  • Delivering one on one therapy sessions demanding high energy and quick thinking
  • Provided overlaps for incoming therapists and trained them to provide ABA therapy to clients.
  • Visited clients at home, telehealth, and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals’ lives with skilled interventions.
  • Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
  • Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
  • Exercised confidentiality to protect client diagnosis and treatment in compliance with HIPAA standards and regulations.

Sales Associate

Sunsational Tanning Salon
09.2017 - 12.2018
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Educated clients on health and safety of tanning facilities and procedures.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitization, and organization of assigned station and service area.

Sales Associate

Willoughby's Beauty Supply
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Demonstrated and explained products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
  • Kept areas neat while working, returned items to correct locations, and stocked shelves with products.
  • Processed payments by entering sales in register, while exceeding sales goals on a regular basis.

Front Desk/Sales Associate

Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Contacted guests to confirm reservations.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to make reservations and take guest information.
  • Communicated merchandise needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely fashion.

Ski Rental Technician

Sierra At Tahoe Ski Resort
11.2010 - 03.2016

(Seasonal)

  • Helped people with renting skis while sharing knowledge of the mountain and how to ski.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with each customer to determine level of assistance required.
  • Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve service issues.
  • Followed all company policies, rules, and procedures to promote company goals and to ensure safety.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sierra Nevada University
Incline Village, NV
05-2020

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA
06-2018

High School Diploma -

South Lake Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe, CA
06-2013

Skills

  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Early intervention strategies
  • Child development
  • Adaptive learning techniques
  • Behavioral interventions
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Special needs advocacy
  • Individualized Family Education plans

Certification

  • IDEA Part C Alternative Certification.
  • Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification.
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Timeline

Developmental Specialist

Advanced Pediatric Therapies
01.2021 - Current

In-Home Nanny

Private Household
11.2020 - 08.2021

Therapist Liason

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc
12.2018 - 09.2020

Sales Associate

Sunsational Tanning Salon
09.2017 - 12.2018

Sales Associate

Willoughby's Beauty Supply
02.2017 - 05.2017

Front Desk/Sales Associate

Zephyr Cove Resort & Lake Tahoe Cruises
05.2016 - 08.2016

Ski Rental Technician

Sierra At Tahoe Ski Resort
11.2010 - 03.2016
  • IDEA Part C Alternative Certification.
  • Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification.
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sierra Nevada University

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Lake Tahoe Community College

High School Diploma -

South Lake Tahoe High School
Delaney Witcher