Jeremaine Robert Cathey
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
.With over 20 years work experience in the field of special education and the developmentally disabled population, I hope to use my recently earned Bachelors of Social Work degree to continue to pursue helping individuals attain the quality of life that we all deserve. As a motivated and devoted Special Education Assistant and Behavioral Interventionist adept at working with students and clients of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels, I was able to advocate and secure available resources to build powerful support networks around children in need. As a Social Worker my career goal is to continue my passion for helping those less fortunate to bring about equity and justice.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
RCM Healthcare Services
09.2022 - Current
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.1999 - 01.2021
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor
- Administered tests to class and graded papers
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Group Home Staff Member
Valley Village
01.1996 - 05.1999
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans
- Handled caseload of more than 4 clients
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Special Education Teacher Assistant (One on One)
Tierra Del Sol Foundation
08.1995 - 04.1999
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Provided mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Independent Living Skills Trainer
North County Industries -NCI
01.1992 - 06.1995
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs
- Handled caseload of more than 2 clients
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of Massachusetts
Irvine, CA10.2023
Skills
- Field Trip Supervision
- Educational Opportunities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Skills Strategies
- Classroom Monitoring
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Instructional Support
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Instructional Techniques
- Activity Oversight
- Teaching and Instruction
- Constructive Feedback
- Dynamic Personality
- Developing Social Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
RCM Healthcare Services
09.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
06.1999 - 01.2021
Group Home Staff Member
Valley Village
01.1996 - 05.1999
Special Education Teacher Assistant (One on One)
Tierra Del Sol Foundation
08.1995 - 04.1999
Independent Living Skills Trainer
North County Industries -NCI
01.1992 - 06.1995
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of Massachusetts
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