Devin Richards
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships with clients. Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- 4 Grade
Palmdale School District
Palmdale , CA
01.2025 - Current
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Actively participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the educational programs as required by state and federal law, augmented by District Policy and programs, in compliance with contractual agreements.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Palmdale School District
Palmdale , CA
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Assist in carrying out behavior modification programs, including charting, time-out supervision, and self-defense; assist the teacher in maintaining classroom control.
- Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional and testing materials; administer and score tests; correct papers; assist in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials.
- Observe students, answer questions, give individual instruction, counsel, and calm students as needed.
- Supported teachers by helping to implement classroom instruction and activities.
- Maintained a safe environment conducive to learning at all times.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
Behavior Interventionist
Eastern Seals Southern California
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Supporting participants diagnosed with autism and severely challenging behavior of all ages
- Challenging behavior may include aggression, property destruction, self-injurious behavior, feeding issues, among others
- Collecting data about participant behavior through direct observation
- Appointments may be divided into several treatment intervals in which specific interventions and data collection procedures are used to target the participant's individualized needs
- Visited homes or places of business to conduct studies or collect data
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
Behavior Technician
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
Rancho Cucamonga
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Work with kids with autism to help improve their lives and maintain excellent behavior.
- Observe behavior to maintain the goal of functioning through day-to-day activities.
- Provide one-on-one therapy to individuals with a developmental disability in a home or community setting.
- Track client progress and program data.
- Implement applied behavior analysis driven for youth with disabilities in a community environment.
- Provide feedback on client progress to a supervisor.
- Teaching communication, self-help, social skills, and other treatment goals to be matched.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
San Bernardino, CA05.2023
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12.2020
Skills
- Communications
- Behavioral health
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Management
- Collaboration
- Teaching
- Integrated care
- Data collection
- Time management
- Collections
- Critical thinking
- Disabilities
- Parent communication
- Lesson planning
Timeline
Teacher- 4 Grade
Palmdale School District
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Palmdale School District
04.2024 - 01.2025
Behavior Interventionist
Eastern Seals Southern California
10.2023 - 01.2024
Behavior Technician
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Antelope Valley College