Jessica Jamer
Somersworth,NH
Summary
Experienced Behavior Interventionist and certified RBT successful at helping students cope with academic and social stressors. Friendly and adaptable with 4 years in field. Strong member of counseling and educational teams. Motivated Behavior Specialist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around children in need . Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
Seacoast Mental Health
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Reduced instances of disruptive behavior by implementing proactive strategies designed to address underlying triggers within the environment or daily routine.
- Fostered a supportive and structured environment for clients, utilizing clear expectations and consistent routines to minimize stress and anxiety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes and comprehensive support for clients.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques to ensure the safety of both clients and staff members during challenging situations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in intensive behavioral intervention methodologies.
- Empowered families to become effective advocates for their loved ones by providing education on behavioral principles, intervention strategies, and available resources.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to adapt interventions to each client''s unique learning style and preferences.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement of desired actions and clear consequences for undesired behaviors.
Paraprofessional
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT05.2018
Skills
- Transition Planning Support
- Reinforcement Strategies
- Token Economy Systems
- Discrete Trial Training
- Social Skills Training
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Parent and Caregiver Training
- Individualized treatment plans
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Incidental Teaching Strategies
Timeline
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
Seacoast Mental Health
08.2021 - 07.2024
Paraprofessional
Seacoast Learning Collaborative
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies
Saint Michaels College
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