Dolores Coker
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Enthusiast human service professional with over 20 years of diverse experience, working with children of various ages, within public school districts, behavioral health agencies, residential group home, after school programs and childcare facilities. Well known for the ability to create an environment and rapport with children, which builds self-esteem, inspire creativity, and encourage developmental growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Invo- Progressus
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Create, develop and implement compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Adapt curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Participate in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Establish positive relationships with students and their families.
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Aveanna Healthcare
Bala Cynwyd, PA
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Provide one on one or group support with ABA therapy service to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Implement strategies to reduce problem behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors.
- Collaborate with behavioral specialist or teacher to target behaviors as outlined in treatment plan or IEP.
- Complete written documentation of target goals and outcomes.
- Establish and maintain effective, supportive, and therapeutic relationship with clients and families.
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Resources For Human Development
Philadelphia, PA
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided group behavioral health interventions for at- risk school age youth
- Collaborated with treatment team, school personnel, and family to assure continuity of care
- Documented clinical progress note electronically through Avatar for each encounter
- Executed age-appropriate self -management skills per treatment plan
- Supervised and scheduled BHW's daily to provide accurate support for client and effectively maximize bill able hours weekly
Lead Supervisor
Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA
Ambler, PA
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Supervised assign children to ensure their safety within the program
- Planned and implemented daily activities.( homework assistance, arts, crafts, sports and games)
- Completed observation and assessment for children in assign classroom
- Managed classroom behaviors and communicated with parents daily
- Interacted and positively engaged with children to encouraged involvement in activities
Mental Health Technician
St. Francis Homes For Children
Bensalem, PA
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Supervised and promoted safe environment for 10 at-risk adolescent males with behavioral and mental health disorders
- Administered medication/medications to client at schedule time
- Transported clients to medical appointments, home visits and recreational trips
- Accurately completed daily paper work base on clients treatment goals( progress note, point system sheets and incident reports)
- Prepared and served meals daily according to Archdiocese of Philadelphia nutritional guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2011
Associate of Science - Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 05.2008
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal skills
- Team building
- Effective listening
- Behavior modification
- Analytical decision making
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Invo- Progressus
08.2023 - Current
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Aveanna Healthcare
08.2019 - 08.2023
Lead Behavioral Health Technician
Resources For Human Development
03.2017 - 08.2019
Mental Health Technician
St. Francis Homes For Children
01.2015 - 03.2017
Lead Supervisor
Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA
11.2014 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary/Special Education
Temple University
Associate of Science - Education
Community College of Philadelphia
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