Destiny Rivera
Ocala,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable team player with strong organizational skills. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
07.2023
- Maintained a small group environment conductive of effective learning
- Gathered and created any materials needed for the lesson, including slideshows, handouts, and interactive exercises
- Used brief assessments or questions during the lesson plan to evaluate student understanding
- Assigned any follow up activities or homework and explained how those tasks related to the lesson objective.
Registered Behavior Technician
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Observed and recorded client behavior and responses to the BIP through several forms of data taking including partial interval recording, learn units, antecedent-behavior-consequence, and daily session notes
- Implemented a variety of scientifically based methodologies following the Behavior Intervention Plan including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), and Social Skills Training
- Recorded client information on graphs, accurately indicating the progress and success of behavior intervention plan
- Maintained daily progress notes on every client and submitted billing, insurance, incident report forms and all other required documents in a timely manner
- Assisted in the development of operationally defined targeted behaviors, goals, and plans as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and Individualized Program Plan (IPP), with Clinical Supervisors, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and any other direct care staff as needed
- Communicated confidentially and professionally with parents, supervisors, behavior analysts, teachers, and other members of the client's team as necessary
- Ran one-to-one therapy sessions for children ages 2 to 9.
Youth Leader
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other members to take responsibility through strategies
- Assisted in photographing special events
- Contributed to development, planning, and completion of project initiatives for youth ministry as a student leader
- Established, identified, and assessed event goals and intended outcomes
- Delivered presentations and information during scheduled weekly meetings
- Learned and bonded with the teenagers in the program and became a safe place for them
- Chaperoned and oversaw the safety of out of town and out of state events for over twenty teenagers with the help of three fellow leaders.
Cashier Assistant Manager/ Server
Southern Pig & Cattle
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Interact with over 200 customers daily, while managing product transactions, resolving customer conflicts and answering questions, while advancing customer service and verbal communication skills
- Gain financial and organizational skills by opening and closing cash registers, processing transactions, handling large sums of money, and approving overrides
- Operated drive-thru services including taking orders, handling payment, and food delivery in a prompt but friendly manner
- Mastered POS (point of service) systems to handle payments ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per shift
- Provided exceptional customer service that resulted in being awarded assistant manager.
Substitute Teacher / Building Sub
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Implemented the lesson plans the teacher left
- Helped students with any questions they had
- Explained and went over work again to help the students understand it better when needed
- Instructed Math, Art, English, and Science to classes ranging between 13-28 students from Grade kindergarten to 6th
- Incorporate digital technology into learning activities.
Preschool Teacher
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversee the childcare of 12-20 children ranging from 6 months to 8 years old among five fellow daycare crew members
- Communicate children's daily activities & behaviors to parents as well as provide progress reports on their growth
- Created a curriculum of new lesson plans for infants & toddlers while maintaining accurate records of their learning goals
- Administered 3 meals daily to meet nutritional needs outlined by parents ensuring the safety and development of their kids.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Grand Canyon University
05.2025
High School Diploma -
Palatka High School
05.2019
Skills
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Management/leadership
- Customer service
- Materials Preparation
- Small Group Supervision
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior management
Awards
Animal Science Certification (April 2019) CPR certification (November 2022) Registered Behavior Technician Certification (January 2022)
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
07.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
11.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher / Building Sub
02.2022 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
06.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier Assistant Manager/ Server
Southern Pig & Cattle
04.2020 - 12.2022
Youth Leader
08.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Palatka High School