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Ellie MacDonald

Dearborn,MI

Summary

Hardworking and reliable student-athlete with a strong ability in supporting children with special education needs and organization. Offering patience, friendliness and effective teaching strategies. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Technician

Centria Autism
Dearborn, MI
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in the development of individualized behavior plans for clients.
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients in order to improve social skills, communication, and problem solving.
  • Monitored client progress and documented data on a daily basis.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients and their families to ensure successful treatment outcomes.
  • Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis principles to guide interventions for behavioral issues.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific behaviors or skill deficits.
  • Provided verbal reinforcement to encourage positive behaviors in clients.
  • Engaged children in play activities that promoted language development, motor skills, self-help skills, cognitive functioning.
  • Performed crisis intervention techniques when necessary.

Brand Associate

Old Navy
Saginaw, MI
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Promoted branding initiatives while maintaining product displays to adhere to corporate standards.
  • Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences.
  • Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales.
  • Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Helped with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.

Volunteer

Early Childhood Special Education
Saginaw, MI
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Offered personalized support and tutoring to help each student excel.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Observed each child to help improve social, mental and behavioral competencies.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences

University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Swan Valley High School
Saginaw, MI
06.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Customer relations
  • Promotions planning skills
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Family support and assistance
  • Behavior Management
  • Individual Counseling
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention

Timeline

Behavioral Technician

Centria Autism
12.2021 - Current

Brand Associate

Old Navy
07.2020 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Early Childhood Special Education
12.2019 - 05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences

University of Michigan - Dearborn

High School Diploma -

Swan Valley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Henry Ford College

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