Kirsten Jensen- Heath
Clarksville ,Tennessee
Summary
Exceptionally talented worker with over 10 years of experience in education. Passionate about working with learners at all levels. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education and development. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with children and parents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Golden Steps ABA
Clarksville, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Performed behavioral therapy assessments and treatments in patients' homes without direct supervision.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Provided one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for neurodivergent clients in clinical setting.
Soldier and Family Readiness Group Volunteer
Ft Campbell/US Army
Clarksville , TENNESSEE
02.2022 - Current
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Supported families through stressful times such as field trainings and deployments.
- Provided a direct link between Army Family Resources and those that need them.
Childcare Supervisor
Burn Boot Camp
Grovetown, GA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Organized and stored toys and materials to ensure order in activities.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
Shopper
Instacart
Grovetown, GA
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Grocery and goods shopping and delivery.
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and efficiency.
TUTOR
Private Home- Quincy Family
Cheltenham , UK
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Worked with children in home environment to provide educational support.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
Teacher
Warwickshire County Council
Leamington Spa , Warwickshire
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students
- Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic tests.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Childhood Development - Education Administration
Nottingham Trent University
Skills
- Building blocks of learning
- Reading level analysis
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development
- In-person tutoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Progress reporting
Certification
- Licensed RBT - 2022-2024
- Certified RBT Golden Steps ABA- Current
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Golden Steps ABA
07.2022 - Current
Soldier and Family Readiness Group Volunteer
Ft Campbell/US Army
02.2022 - Current
Childcare Supervisor
Burn Boot Camp
08.2021 - 12.2021
Shopper
Instacart
03.2021 - 12.2021
TUTOR
Private Home- Quincy Family
08.2019 - 01.2021
Teacher
Warwickshire County Council
09.2012 - 12.2018
Childhood Development - Education Administration
Nottingham Trent University