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Gwen Slape

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Professional therapist skilled in behavior analysis and intervention techniques. Adept at fostering positive outcomes through individualized care plans and evidence-based practices. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to achieving therapeutic goals. Expertise includes functional behavior assessments, data-driven decision-making, and effective communication with clients and families.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Action Behavior Centers
Mesa, AZ
10.2025 - 01.2026
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance client behavioral outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Developed engaging activities that facilitated skill acquisition in clients with developmental disorders.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, resources, and feedback with fellow therapists.

In Home Health Care

Always Best Care
Mesa, AZ
07.2025 - 10.2025
  • Provided personalized care and support to clients in daily living activities
  • Assisted with medication management and health monitoring for clients
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and families
  • Coordinated transportation for client appointments and activities
  • Implemented care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences
  • Increased patient comfort levels through compassionate interaction and empathetic listening during challenging periods of illness or recovery.

IA for MPS Special Needs Program

Mesa Public Schools
Arizona
08.2023 - 05.2025

• Teacher for special needs / grades 2-4

•Classroom management

•Special Education

•Behavior Management

•Food handler ( some feeding to certain students)

•Billing for Special need programs

•Daily reports

•Teaching and hand over hand assistance

•toileting children

Paraprofessional

Chino Valley School District
Chino Valley, AZ
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Para Professional

Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.

Cook

Arkansas Early Learning
Bentonville, AR
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
  • Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
12-2023

Skills

  • Toddler and Preschool Curricula
  • Classroom Management
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • IEP Familiarity
  • Special Education
  • Behavior Management
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • Helping Students with Special Needs
  • Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
  • Behavior reduction strategies
  • Social skills development
  • Data collection

Timeline

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Action Behavior Centers
10.2025 - 01.2026

In Home Health Care

Always Best Care
07.2025 - 10.2025

IA for MPS Special Needs Program

Mesa Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025

Paraprofessional

Chino Valley School District
03.2023 - 05.2023

Para Professional

Tacoma Public Schools
03.2019 - 05.2021

Cook

Arkansas Early Learning
06.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education

Capella University