Greta Grossman
Teacher
Grove City,PA
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Consultant
Comprehensive Children And Family Services
Sharon, PA
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed client behavior, moods, and other responses to devise treatment plans and behavior modification plans.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
- Worked with clients, parents, caregivers, and teachers to transfer skills to assist client with managing their everyday activities.
Teacher
Creative Learning Christian School
Mercer, PA
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Store Manager
Sheetz
Slippery Rock, PA
08.1998 - 07.2014
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
Home Visitor
Jefferson-Clarion Head Start
Brookville, PA
09.2002 - 05.2005
- Maintained records of client care by documenting visits and interviews and preparing reports of evaluations and observations.
- Conducted weekly home visits to assess conditions.
- Coordinated resources and program referrals to support family needs.
- Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios.
- Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
- Engaged families and clients in skill-building activities to enhance family dynamics and client's quality of life.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
Education
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA 08.1997 - 07.2002
Master Of Education - Special Education With An Endorsement in Autism
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Biopsychosocial assessments
Records management
Clinical interventions
Learning disability awareness
Psychotropic medications knowledge
Skilled in intake interviewing
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Social skills teacher
Timeline
Behavior Consultant
Comprehensive Children And Family Services
01.2019 - Current
Teacher
Creative Learning Christian School
08.2015 - 01.2018
Master Of Education - Special Education With An Endorsement in Autism
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
08.2015 - 05.2017
Home Visitor
Jefferson-Clarion Head Start
09.2002 - 05.2005
Store Manager
Sheetz
08.1998 - 07.2014
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
08.1997 - 07.2002