Jeanne Renee' Ancar, MA.
New Orleans,Louisiana
Summary
Compassionate professional with several years of working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Skilled at managing multiple cases with great attention to detail and knowledge of local resources. Known for providing caring and comprehensive support to families and children. Experienced in problem solving, training/ coaching efficiently, leading teams of people and working collaboratively to ensure coordinated care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Educator
Children's Hospital of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
02.2024 - Current
- Organized and facilitated educational seminars for families on topics such as nutrition, parenting skills and child development stages.
- Counsels, coaches, and teaches classes to parents who are struggling with parent/child adjustment problems.
- Develops and conducts professional training workshops for mental health, parenting education, and the educational community.
- Conduct research on child development issues and publish articles to the media.
- Developed individualized plans for each family based on their needs and preferences.
- Facilitated parent-child interaction activities that promote positive relationships between parents and children.
- Provide one-on-one parent support through consultations.
- Educated families about available early intervention programs for infants at risk of developmental delays or disabilities.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress throughout the duration of service delivery.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as social workers, case workers, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive services for families.
- Assisted families in developing positive communication skills which foster understanding between generations.
- Counseled parents on discipline strategies that are age-appropriate and effective.
- Provided information and research regarding local community resources such as support groups and meetings for families.
- Supported individuals by facilitating weekly group sessions.
ABA Assistant Supervisor
Crane Rehab Center
New Orleans, LA
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided early intervention services to families with infants and toddlers.
- Provide direct clinical and supervisory support to therapy clients and Behavior Interventionists.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to provide proper treatment to the client.
- Assisted in creating and implementing a teaching strategy for the clinic that focused on Natural Environment Learning (NET).
- Assisted in creating and implementing individualized ABA treatment plans for clients.
- Observed client behavior, recorded data, and analyzed results using established protocols.
- Conducted functional assessments of clients' strengths, needs, interests, and preferences.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed strategies to increase efficiency.
- Trained, mentored, and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to identify goals for their children's development.
- Trained family members on how to use ABA techniques at home with their children.
- Developed visual supports to help facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Review data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Monitor intervention implementation. Provide support and feedback to behavior technicians when supervising.
- Organized team meetings with other professionals involved in the care of the child.
Registered Behavior Technician
Crane Rehab Center
New Orleans, LA
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors, and optimum treatments.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans based on individualized needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Tracked data and monitored progress of student's goals and objectives.
- Work directly with clients who are clinically diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Observe and record client's behavior through data input into an electronic device.
- Provide ABA therapy, discrete trial teaching techniques, child development, and data collection techniques applicable to the client population.
- Implemented visual supports such as schedules, picture cards.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
Registered Behavior Technician
Spears Learning Center
Metairie, LA
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Worked directly with clients diagnosed with ASD.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Minor in Speech Language Pathology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2017
Skills
- One on One Coaching and Training
- Expertise and experience working with students at risk and/or crisis management
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Staff Development and Training
- Neurodivergent Advocacy
- Applied Behavior Analysis Evidence Based Practice
- Workflow Optimization
- Decision Making and Problem Solving Skills
- Efficient verbal and written communication
- Data Analyst/ Documentation
- Proficient in Computer Literacy/ Office 365, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Docs, and Data collection
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Child development knowledge
References
- Upon Request
Timeline
Parent Educator
Children's Hospital of New Orleans
02.2024 - Current
ABA Assistant Supervisor
Crane Rehab Center
03.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Crane Rehab Center
09.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Spears Learning Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts, Minor in Speech Language Pathology
The University of Southern Mississippi
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