- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Avid Reader
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Drawing and Painting
- Music
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Elizabeth Rondina
North Uxbridge,MA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in congrugate care seyying as both a Direct Care Worker and a Special Education Teacher. I have trained to navigate difficult challenges in a variety of envitonments. Strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach enable tackling new tasks with confidence. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals with a team of professionals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
New England Center for Children
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Oversee development of IEP for students
- Supervise the development of curriculum designed to meet the objectives of the IEP, including revising or adapting the regular education curriculum to meet IEP objectives
- Collaborate with general education classroom teachers to develop clinical and educational programs to benefit students in the entire classroom with support from BCBA as needed
- Maintain a productive educational environment at the school
- Ensure availability of educational materials at the school
- Coordinates all communications with families and serves as liaison for outside community contacts
Direct Care Provider
Wayside Youth and Family Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for providing a safe and therapeutic milieu while promoting appropriate social skills
- Working alongside staff to effectively manage daily crisis interventions, teach distraction techniques and coping skills, use motivational interviewing, monitor and promote healthy boundaries, and facilitate positive meditations and conflict resolutions between clients and staff
- Constant monitoring of resident clients and working with a team within a ratio of 3:1 or less
- This may include teaching clients life skills, planning and facilitating recreational activities, organizing in house events, and finding appropriate community events for clients to attend
- Working as a liaison with the client's guardians, schools, social workers, lawyers, and being an advocate for the client, as needed, for difficult and necessary meetings
- Running therapeutic groups and supervising clients at the Day Center Program
- Maintaining regular routine and expectations of clients; meals, showers, laundry, all needed transports, daily homework, bedtime and morning routines, and basic bedroom cleaning and self-care
- Certified to give medications and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trained
Volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate
CASA Advocate
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Advocate for the safety and well-being of children that have been removed from their home or are living in an unsafe environment, which has caused DCF and the courts to become involved in the child's life
- Create monthly reports, after monthly visits, to be presented in court when the child's case was reviewed
- Communicate with doctors, teachers, counselors, therapists, social workers, and lawyers, on behalf of the child
Events Server and Coordinator
Dinner and Company
01.2013 - 01.2018
Design Services Representative
AIS Incorporated
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked collaboratively with sales representatives and vendors to aid with the design and layout of furniture in conjunction with customers requested design plans
- Resolved budgetary issues and communications with sales representatives
- Received accolades and recognition for managing the entire region of New York City
Education
Sociology, Psychology
Worcester State University
Worcester, MASkills
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Disability Advocacy & Legal Knowledge
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Client/Family Advocacy & Liaison
- Emotional Support & Social Skills Training
- Effective Teamwork with Multidisciplinary Groups
- Comprehensive Case Documentation
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
Accomplishments
- Served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - Member
- Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholar in Worcester, MA Family Distract from 20172
- Graduated with a 3.3 GPA with Recognition on the Dean's List
- Trained in TSI training
- Trained in the Medical Administrator Programmer
Affiliations
- Stepping Stone Community Theater
- Baypath Animal Shelter
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
New England Center for Children
01.2020 - 01.2021
Direct Care Provider
Wayside Youth and Family Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Volunteer Court-Appointed Special Advocate
CASA Advocate
01.2017 - 01.2020
Design Services Representative
AIS Incorporated
01.2015 - 01.2016
Events Server and Coordinator
Dinner and Company
01.2013 - 01.2018
Sociology, Psychology
Worcester State University
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