Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Kamya Starks

Bessemer,AL

Summary

Dedicated education professional with extensive experience designing and implementing individualized education plans. Proven ability to create a positive learning environment that is tailored to the needs of each student.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Interventionist

Children's of Alabama Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved.
  • Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
  • Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.

Behavior Technician

Children's of Alabama Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Edgewood Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Provided academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students in need.
  • Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Minor Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Created a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment for young children.
  • Taught kindergarten students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, language arts, and social studies.
  • Promoted an inclusive learning environment that respected diversity among students.

SECOND GRADE TEACHER

Charles F. Hard Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with parents, guardians, and other faculty members in order to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Provided individualized instruction based on each student’s academic level and interests.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to create an orderly classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.

ONLINE PERSONAL SHOPPER

Walmart
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Performed quality assurance checks on all outgoing orders before they were shipped out.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer orders and delivery status to ensure timely fulfillment.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and complaints.

SALES ASSOCIATE

Designer Shoe Warehouse
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
  • Helped customers find and select products.
  • Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times.
  • Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized.

Education

Master of Science - COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
05-2026

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Child Development Education

Miles College
Fairfield, AL
05.2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Ensley, AL
05.2018

Skills

  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Student Counseling
  • Learning Style Assessment
  • Classroom Management
  • Behavior Modification
  • Middle School Education
  • Special Education
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Crisis intervention strategies

Certification

  • Management Crisis Certification
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • Emergency Teacher Certification

LANGUAGES

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
ASL
Limited Working

Timeline

Behavior Technician

Children's of Alabama Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025

Behavior Interventionist

Children's of Alabama Hospital
02.2024 - Current

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Edgewood Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Minor Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2023

SECOND GRADE TEACHER

Charles F. Hard Elementary School
08.2022 - 11.2022

ONLINE PERSONAL SHOPPER

Walmart
05.2020 - 05.2022

SALES ASSOCIATE

Designer Shoe Warehouse
03.2018 - 07.2018

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School

Master of Science - COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY

University of West Alabama

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - Child Development Education

Miles College