Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Erica Hurley

Marietta,GA

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience, skilled in behavior reduction strategies and data collection. Successfully enhanced communication skills in students through tailored support and collaboration with therapists. Committed to fostering independence and positive learning outcomes, utilizing visual supports and demonstrating empathy to empower students and families.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Training RBT/Weekends

Isa Duff
01.2025 - Current
  • Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported families in understanding and applying behavioral strategies within the home environment.
  • Improved communication skills in autistic children by utilizing evidence-based practices.
  • Increased independence in daily living tasks by providing consistent skill development support.
  • Participated in parent training sessions, empowering caregivers with essential tools for supporting their child''s growth.
  • Utilized visual supports and social stories to facilitate understanding of complex concepts for clients with diverse needs.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and patterns of challenging behaviors.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Park Street Elementary
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
  • Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chattahoochee Highschool
Alpharetta, GA
06-1997

Skills

  • Data collection
  • Social skills development
  • Incidental teaching
  • Reinforcement strategies
  • Behavior reduction strategies
  • Prompting techniques
  • Error correction
  • Toilet training
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Functional communication training
  • Parent collaboration
  • Sensory integration
  • Visual supports
  • Motor skills development
  • Transition planning
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Behavioral support

Interests

  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Interior Design
  • Photography
  • Fashion

Timeline

Training RBT/Weekends

Isa Duff
01.2025 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Park Street Elementary
07.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Chattahoochee Highschool
Erica Hurley