En'Chante' Collins
Somerset,NJ
Summary
Culturally sensitive and dedicated professional with a strong background in developing and implementing effective procedures, policies, and training presentations. Demonstrated expertise in efficient system management and the creation of innovative activities that engage and inspire diverse groups. Recognized for an enthusiastic and patient approach, consistently encouraging, motivating, and directing staff to achieve their full potential. Equipped with advanced technological proficiency and exceptional time management skills, adept at applying critical thinking in collaborative environments while providing effective leadership as needed.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Rutgers Therapeutic Day School
01.2023 - Current
- Coaches students on academic materials and behavior management.
- Responsible for IEP development, implementation, data collection, transition and goals.
- Maintain regular communication with parents, students and colleagues regarding study.
- Modify Curriculum, lesson plans and assignments based on recommendations from school psychologist, clinician, specialist and parents input.
- Utilize special reading programs to assist students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
- Provided a multi-sensory, language-based classroom, including visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic support.
- Integrated technology in the delivery of educational needs based on tolerance.
- Prepare and help students transition from school to outside life and vice versa.
- Maintain open communication with students as to what they may need to ensure a safe and peaceful educational environment.
- Establish and maintain student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
- Collaborates and consults with educational professionals regarding the needs of students.
- Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
- Attend team meetings and works cooperatively with clinicians and mental health specialist and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
ABA Therapist
Links ABA Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Work consistently and diligently with special needs children.
- Work 1:1 in their homes providing applied behavior analysis therapy.
- Implemented the behavior care plan and collected behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.
- Communicate insights and observations to the assigned Board certified behavior analyst.
- Provide support and training to the child's families and caregivers.
- Modify therapy plans as needed or tolerated by clients and families.
- Implement any school based information given that will be beneficial to the client in home setting.
- Accommodate families as needed regarding times and schedules.
- Redirect client as needed.
- Take clients into natural settings when the plan requires this.
Media Center Specialist Secretary
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Process computer repairs.
- Process insurance claims.
- Works Closely with the media specialist to ensure inventory of computers is up to date.
- Process computer ping request with helpdesk.
- Prepare and process inventory for state testing.
- Check books in and out via follet.
- Check student computers in and out of follet.
- Process new student computer releases.
- Process overdue book fines.
- Maintain spreadsheets in reference to computers and communications regarding computers.
- Maintain parent calls with inquiries in regards to students' computers and accessories.
- Maintain the appearance and integrity of the media center.
- Assist with students visiting the media center for various reasons.
- Maintain and operate the Scholastic book fair.
- Host 'lunch bunch' or 'quiet Space' groups in the media center lounge areas.
- Process withdrawals for computers when students leave the district.
Administrative Assistant - Road to Success Alternative Program
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Process all intakes of student referrals.
- Assist with the organization and implementation of school policies and procedures.
- Manage inter-office communications for all staff.
- Arrange for all meetings involving the vice principal, staff, parents, and students.
- Maintain up to date records regarding the budget and expenditures.
- Execute all purchase & work orders as well as requests for school building use.
- Serve as a liaison for local youth detentions centers in order to ensure that all students continue to receive education during their stay.
- Perform all Genesis reports for attendance.
- Operate blackboard for all program correspondence.
- Manage all bus referrals/ODR/Violence/Suspension and Vandalism reporting.
- Maintain students' files and confidentiality.
- Document and submit monthly fire drill reports.
- Maintain RTS accounts via systems 3000.
- Maintained active relationships with community members to ensure several avenues to assist all students and their families who were in crisis, less fortunate etc.
Secretary of Parent Information Center
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensure the proper documentation is submitted in order to register each child effectively.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of school policies and procedures.
- Utilized positive human relations skills to interact with administration, staff, students, parents, and visitors.
- Worked closely with the Registrar to maintain accurate records for more than 1200 students.
- Manage inter-office communications for 10 schools in reference to registered students.
- Make and maintain appointments dates and times for parents and guardians needing to register students.
- Issue transfer cards for registered students to attend charter schools.
- Scheduled language test for incoming students to receive proper school placement.
Before/After School CARE Program / Site Manager. Grades K Through 6
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Provided Afterschool Supervision at various FTBOE sites (schools).
- Instructed 10 - 15 staff members on CARE procedures.
- Serviced 30 - 100 kids daily.
- Organized monthly safety drills (i.e. shelter in place; fire; evacuation).
- Developed staff and student activity schedules for varying age groups.
- Prepared snack schedules within compliance of FDA guidelines.
- Supervised homework and quiet time workshops.
- Assisted parents with subsidy applications and POS device usage.
- Conducted Staff evaluations.
- Attended site management meetings to implement all necessary site modifications.
- Coordinated all intake meetings for the return of disciplined or suspended students.
- Established & Implemented a fidget spinner program for special needs students.
- Implemented IEP /504 plans as needed for each qualified student.
Special Education Paraprofessional - Grades Prek-3 through 12
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Executed school objectives while maintaining state and federal learning mandates.
- Created differentiated groups within the classroom based on student skill levels & individual needs.
- Implemented modifications listed on individual IEPs in order to assist students in achieving their individual goals.
- Provided academic and social emotional support to students as needed.
- Employed various techniques (hand over hand & ABA) to teach students physical care including feeding, lavatory needs, and individual hygiene practice.
- Conducted exercises modeled by primary teacher in order to build motor skills.
- Aided in the supervision of children in and outside the classroom.
- Aided when needed to Special Ed and Alternate Teachers.
- Kept instructors apprised of any individual's needs or changes in students.
- Served as a support to teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented educational programs accommodating different learning styles.
- Managed Students behavior by creating an environment adjusted to their physical, social and developmental needs.
- Used Flexible and ongoing assessment based on observation and probing questions to evaluate students learning outcomes.
- Developed team-work course activities to nurture children's expression and cooperation skills.
- Actively communicated with parents about their child's progress and goals to ensure there were open lines of communication for the students educational journey.
- Applied Various instruction methods for example storytelling, songs, structured educational games, outdoor activities, art and music to stimulate learners.
- Taught Numeracy and alphabet literacy with modifications when needed.
- Taught table manners, personal hygiene and routine tasks.
Special Needs Paraprofessional summer program
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Taught students how to potty train properly.
- Changed diapers and clothing of students.
- Modeled the mechanics and motor skills needed for children to learn to feed themselves.
- Implemented learn through play techniques (i.e. sports, water play, kitchen play).
- Assisted teachers through the execution of diversified lesson plans to meet the needs of students with varying abilities.
- Executed modifications identified for each individual student in their IEP plans.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, ArizonaSkills
- Tailored instruction
- Effective classroom management
- Individual education plans
- Targeted group instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Certification
- First Aid/CPR EPI-Pen Certified
- Teleconference, Non-Violent Crisis Involvement Trained
- Handle with Care Crisis Management Trained
- SKIP
- A/B Trained
- Special Education Trained
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Understanding Licensing and Training
- Genesis
- Foundations of child Development for Child Care Center Teachers
- New Jersey Child Care Health and Safety Training
- Mandated Reporting in Early Care & Education
- Equity and sensitivity training
- Regulations and communications training
- Protection of minors
- Nurtured Heart Training
- Crisis Prevention Training
- Recognizing and Responding to Human Trafficking in Healthcare Context
- Workplace Violence Prevention
- Emergency Preparedness Plans
Education And Certification - Degree
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona, Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Special Education.
Additional Experience - Volunteer
- Somerset County YMCA Task Force
- Warriors for Life Foundation
- CDC Properties Committee
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Rutgers Therapeutic Day School
01.2023 - Current
ABA Therapist
Links ABA Therapy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Media Center Specialist Secretary
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2022 - 01.2023
Administrative Assistant - Road to Success Alternative Program
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2019 - 01.2023
Secretary of Parent Information Center
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2018 - 01.2019
Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
Before/After School CARE Program / Site Manager. Grades K Through 6
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2011 - 01.2019
Special Needs Paraprofessional summer program
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2008 - 01.2009
Special Education Paraprofessional - Grades Prek-3 through 12
Franklin Township Board of Education
01.2007 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Science - Elementary and Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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