Jamia Worthy
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Support Specialist with background in designing and implementing behavior intervention plans for individuals with special needs. Strengths include understanding behavioral patterns, creating individualized support strategies, and advocating for clients' rights. Previous roles involved close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client outcomes and ensure quality care. Successful at selecting and developing curricula and lesson plans to fulfill instructional requirements and support learning objectives. Detail-oriented planner and problem-solver assesses quality and effectiveness of instruction and makes positive changes to better serve student needs. Good decision-making, critical thinking and personnel management skills. Education Administrator offering valuable expertise in overseeing daily program operations and administrative tasks. Proven leader with expertise coordinating with faculty, students, and community leaders to achieve program goals. Obtained significant grant funds by writing and submitting grant proposals. Resourceful professional in the field of education administration, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in leveraging communication skills, leadership abilities, and problem-solving techniques to foster educational excellence and improve institutional performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Support Specialist
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Bartlett, IL
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the root cause of maladaptive behaviors.
- Established relationships with community organizations that provide resources for individuals struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse problems.
- Advised administrators on best practices for responding appropriately to challenging student behaviors in school settings.
- Supported transition planning activities by helping develop strategies for successful transitions from one setting or activity to another.
- Monitored progress of clients' behavior goals and objectives through direct observation, review of data collection materials, and parent and guardian interviews.
- Coordinated monthly meetings with stakeholders to discuss individual student progress toward their behavior goals.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of behavior plans across multiple settings.
- Developed training materials for staff members related to positive behavior intervention strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies for addressing challenging behaviors in school settings.
- Participated in IEP meetings as a representative of the Behavioral Support Team.
- Provided therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents with behavior challenges.
- Provided consultation services to families regarding appropriate behavioral support techniques.
- Provided crisis management services during times when students were exhibiting extreme levels of aggression or self-injurious behaviors.
- Assisted in the development of a multi-tiered system of support for students exhibiting problem behaviors in schools.
- Determined allocations of funds for staff, equipment and authorized purchases.
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Michele Clark High School
Illinois06-2011
Associate of Arts - Justice Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Parent and staff training
- Applied behavior analysis
- Functional communication training
- Mental health awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Data collection and analysis
- Individualized support planning
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Classroom evaluations
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CPR
- DSP
- Paraprofessional
Timeline
Behavior Support Specialist
Parkland Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Michele Clark High School
Associate of Arts - Justice Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
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