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DONNA A. WILLIAMS

BHRS Therapist/Substitute Teacher/Direct Support Staff
Macon,GA

Summary

A professional with over 14 years of experience as a Behavior Specialist Consultant and Mobile BHRS Therapist, providing effective and extensive psychotherapeutic services to youth and adults exhibiting behavioral and emotional symptoms. A proven track record of fostering positive professional relationships with clients for the purpose of educating behavior modification strategies to address mental, emotional, and social challenges. Motivated Substitute Teacher focused on maintaining compliance and classroom discipline. Dedicated team player with personable style.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute -Teacher

CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
  • Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.


Home Care Provider

N/A
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Functioned as caregiver for terminally ill sister, and mother
  • Assisted with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals to promote better nutrition.
  • Helped maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.

Direct Support Professional

Northwestern Human Services
12.2015 - 06.2018
  • DSP)
  • Assisted individuals with physical and intellectual developmental disabilities in the process of integrating in the community, or least restrictive environment, by assisting with activities of daily living, encouraging self expression in working towards goals, modeling and encouraging attitudes and behaviors that enhance pro- social skills.

Behavior Specialist Consultant

Progressions Behavioral Health Services, Inc
05.2000 - 06.2015
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for children and youth with various challenges and behavioral concerns based on needs presented in evaluation
  • Modeled research-based interventions for families and natural supports to be implemented with consumers across all environments
  • Trained Therapeutic Support Staff and oversaw the implementation of behavioral interventions of the treatment plan
  • Coordinated collaborative meetings with all supports in the consumers’ natural environments in order to provide the most effective level of care across all settings
  • Reviewed and corrected treatment plans for master’s level clinicians, as well as Therapeutic Support Staff
  • Progressions behavioral health services

Mobile BHRS Therapist

Progressions Behavioral Health Services
05.1997 - 06.2012
  • Provided weekly intensive child and adolescent-centered, family focused therapy sessions in the home, school, and community settings
  • Utilized a variety of strength-based approaches and implemented positive strategies for supporting behaviors as outlined in the treatment plans
  • Assisted team members with crisis intervention, as required.

Support Services Counselor

CHESTER Youth Build
09.1997 - 06.1998

Education

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Evidence-Based Treatment of ODD -

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Caribbean Graduate School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Jamaica Theological Seminary

Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology - (In Process)

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Middle School Education
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Parent Relations
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Family Involvement
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Group Dynamics
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Long Term Substitute -Teacher

CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2021 - 07.2023

Home Care Provider

N/A
06.2018 - 01.2021

Direct Support Professional

Northwestern Human Services
12.2015 - 06.2018

Behavior Specialist Consultant

Progressions Behavioral Health Services, Inc
05.2000 - 06.2015

Support Services Counselor

CHESTER Youth Build
09.1997 - 06.1998

Mobile BHRS Therapist

Progressions Behavioral Health Services
05.1997 - 06.2012

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) Evidence-Based Treatment of ODD -

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Caribbean Graduate School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Jamaica Theological Seminary

Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology - (In Process)

Walden University

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