Jacory H. Bellnamy
Houston,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker with a strong focus on enhancing client well-being through support in daily living activities. Proven experience working with developmentally disabled individuals, fostering a compassionate environment that prioritizes dignity and comfort. Core competencies include effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Committed to continuous professional development in the care sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional/ Au Pair
Apex Social Agency
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: The Ralph Family
- Provided individualized academic, social, and emotional support to primary school learner in the family
- Created a reward system to encourage child to try new foods (i.e stickers, extra play time, outing)
- Worked with student to help improve reading and math skills
- Developed additional curriculum activities as needed to encourage learning and socialization with classmates
- Collaborated and supported parents with the development and implementation of ways to promote positive behavior in the home and at school
- Helped to create a supportive home environment, encouraged communication within family dynamics, helped parents to establish bedtime, meal time, and outing routines
- The Ralph Family
Lead Behavioral Technician (Registered)
Essential Texas Speech Therapy
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy to clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA)
- Collected Data and Performed daily documentation
- Worked with Lead Therapists, Team Coordinators, and BCBAs to ensure treatment integrity and provided regular written and oral updates on treatment progress
Direct Support Professional/ Au Pair
Apex Social Agency
Houston, Texas
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: The Morgan Family
- Provided individualized academic, social and emotional support to primary school learners in the family
- Implemented best practice strategies to manage challenging behaviors presenting in one of the children (i.e
- Aggression, defiance, tantrum, and withdrawal)
- Worked with Therapist, and Teacher to identify underlying causes and implement positive strategies to decrease negative behaviors
- Worked with Teacher to support child's social and emotional development at home and school
- Helped to create a supportive environment, encouraged communication within family dynamics, helped parents to establish bedtime, mealtime, and special outing routines
- The Morgan Family
Direct Support Professional/ Au Pair
Apex Social Agency
Washington, D.C.
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: The Blackman Family
- Provided individualized academic, social, and emotional support to two high school learners one diagnosed with Autism and the other Graphic Dyslexia and ADHD
- Worked with school's reading specialist to support learning and improve retention provided oral and written feedback about student's progress
- Worked with Dyslexic student to provide one to one using multi-sensory learning strategies and assistive technology
- Helped to foster a positive learning environment at home to include patience, understanding, empathy and ongoing communication with student's teachers and other specialists involved
- Helped to create a supportive environment among family dynamics to include communication, active listening, emotional support, and recognition of student's other achievements, strengths, and efforts
- The Blackman Family
Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional
Brookesmith Independent School District
Conroe, Texas
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided educational assistance to students enrolled in a residential treatment program
- Supported students with special needs by assisting with homework assignments
- Assisted Lead Teacher with implementing case plans and evaluating student education goals
- Assisted in preparation of learning materials and provided routine support
- Provided academic support by reading to students, listening to students read, and observing student's reading ability as assigned
- Assisted students with alphabet and word pronunciation and recognition
- Assisted students with math, spelling, and writing assignments
House Manager/Autism Caregiver
Integrated Community Services (ICS)
Spring, Texas
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Taught life skills to independent clients
- Provided general attention to the non-medical needs of clients following an established plan of care
- Helped residents with their mental and behavioral and personal needs
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills for completing chores and meal planning and preparation
- Assisted with homemaking services such as light housekeeping and laundry services
- Assisted with daily living activities such as showering, getting dressed, and feeding
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and determine level of assistance needed
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes in client to charge nurse
Parent Coach for Autism
Bayes Achievement Center
Huntsville, Texas
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Mentored and Counseled parents to handle client's behavior and prepare them for children transitioning back to their home
- Provided educational life skills for special needs clients in residential and classroom setting
- Developed and scheduled activities which encouraged and promoted children's independence
- Taught basic reading skills and social skills to clients and prepared reports for their parents concerning daily activities, behavior, and overall progress
Education
M.Ed. - Applied Behavior Analysis
St. Edward's University
Austin, Texas04.2025
B.A. - Business Administration, Economics, General Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas08.2022
Skills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Data collection
- Treatment planning
- Client assessment
- Behavioral intervention
- Special education support
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Behavioral support
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician
- CPR/AED and First Aid for Adults, 2025
- CPR/AED Supplement Child/Infant, 2025
Accomplishments
- President's List - Spring 2021/2022
- Dean's List - Spring 2021/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional/ Au Pair
Apex Social Agency
06.2023 - 03.2025
Direct Support Professional/ Au Pair
Apex Social Agency
03.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Behavioral Technician (Registered)
Essential Texas Speech Therapy
01.2022 - 04.2023
Direct Support Professional/ Au Pair
Apex Social Agency
03.2021 - 03.2022
Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional
Brookesmith Independent School District
09.2020 - 03.2021
House Manager/Autism Caregiver
Integrated Community Services (ICS)
01.2020 - 03.2021
Parent Coach for Autism
Bayes Achievement Center
11.2019 - 03.2020
M.Ed. - Applied Behavior Analysis
St. Edward's University
B.A. - Business Administration, Economics, General Psychology
Sam Houston State University
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