Echo Megan Murdock Robertson
Summary
Ambitious and compassionate advocate with ten plus years' experience working with people in Rockingham county schools serving as a Language Facilitator and Teacher for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Capable of multi-tasking and making quick decisions under pressure. Possesses a proficiency with conversational ASL (American Sign Language).
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing, Rockingham County Schools, RCS
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Hours/Full Time working on a state issued emergency teaching license
- Maintained a caseload of students across Rockingham County ranging from ages of 3-18, ranging in grades Pre-K through 10th grade, and ranging in educational place settings
- Assessments and analyzing of data for creation of goals, objectives, and placement for services
- Created engaging activities for students based on their interest to facilitate learning and social development
- Observations of classroom environment for optimal listening and visual capability
- Individualized creation of materials and academic plans, coordinating with team members and parents on student's needs
- Coordinating with school audiologists for equipment, basic equipment troubleshooting, teaching ASL/sign language
- Creation of support materials for home and summer learning, and maintaining confidentiality of students and families.
Language Facilitator, Exceptional Children Aide
Rockingham County Schools, RCS
08.2008 - 06.2022
- Assisted special needs children with learning, in grades preschool through 12th grade
- Taught students American Sign Language (ASL) and facilitated communication between students, teachers and peers
- Performed basic secretary skills, including but not limited to copying, filing, creating departmental documents and typing
- Coordinated schedules for students between multiple therapies and teachers
- Performed interventions as well as goal and objective planning for students
- Assisted with field trips and field trip planning
- Created engaging activities for students based on their interest to facilitate learning and social development.
Enumerator
U.S. Census Bureau
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Collected data for the 2020 Census
- Maintained respondent's confidentiality
- Performed data entry and phone call interviews
- Persuaded respondents to complete the census by answering questions and calmed upset respondents.
INTERNSHIP: Recreational Therapy Intern
WhiteStone
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Responsible for assessments, goal and objective writing and intervention planning for residents
- Created activities and programs for residents that were engaging and fulfilled their social needs and interests
- Created a communication notebook for resident and caregiver use/Special project fundraiser
- Assisted with planning and leading resident outings
- Prepared monthly newsletters for all residents and their families.
- Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
- Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents.
Librarian
Therapeutic Recreation Lab, UNC-G
06.2017 - 03.2018
- 10 Hours Week on Contract
- Organized the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Lab
- Performed data entry of books and items into the library app on an Apple iPad
- Created in-house training manual and trained graduate students and professors on new system.
Volunteer Barrel Tutor
Equestrian Horse Therapy, Rolling Ridge Riding – Equestrian Therapy
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with barrel therapy sessions for children and young adults with special needs, based on academic and family goals.
Activities Program Volunteer
Morehead Nursing Center, Long Term Care Facility
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Assisted with setting up and cleaning up of bingo, room visits, calendar changes
- Prepared Easter and Prom activities
- Assisted residents to and from their rooms for activities.
Volunteer
Golden Earth Therapies Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinic, Connie Reynolds
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted with preparing for and cleaning up after a session with a client.
Education
No Degree - Medical Coding & Billing
Rockingham Community College
Reidsville, NC05.2023
B.S - Recreation and Park Management/Therapeutic Recreation
University of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC8.2018
Skills
- Conversational American Sign Language (ASL)
- Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Google Drive, Doc, & Classroom
- Zoom/Google Meet
- Care Plans
- Goal & Objective Writing
- Excellent Organization
- Research Experience
- Strong Communicator & Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
- Activities Planning & Implementation
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Tutoring Students
- Activities Management
- Small Group Support
- Reading Instruction
- Language Skills
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge & Experience
- Self-Contained Classrooms Experience
- Vocational Skills Lessoning Planning, Implementation, & Tutoring
- Interdisciplinary Team Experience
- Transition Planning
- Fine & Gross Motor Therapy Knowledge
- Behavior Redirection
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Customer Service Experience
- Data Entry Skills & Daily Logs
Affiliations
Member, American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Since 1/2018
Additional Information
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) #8163, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation since 3/2019
- Licensed Recreational Therapist (LRT) #4041, North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy, North Carolina since 9/2019
Timeline
Volunteer Barrel Tutor
Equestrian Horse Therapy, Rolling Ridge Riding – Equestrian Therapy
04.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher
Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing, Rockingham County Schools, RCS
08.2022 - 06.2023
Enumerator
U.S. Census Bureau
08.2020 - 10.2020
INTERNSHIP: Recreational Therapy Intern
WhiteStone
05.2018 - 08.2018
Librarian
Therapeutic Recreation Lab, UNC-G
06.2017 - 03.2018
Activities Program Volunteer
Morehead Nursing Center, Long Term Care Facility
02.2017 - 05.2017
Volunteer
Golden Earth Therapies Pediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) Clinic, Connie Reynolds
09.2016 - 11.2016
Language Facilitator, Exceptional Children Aide
Rockingham County Schools, RCS
08.2008 - 06.2022
No Degree - Medical Coding & Billing
Rockingham Community College
B.S - Recreation and Park Management/Therapeutic Recreation
University of North Carolina
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