Kyle Millington
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
Nurturing Recreation Therapist proficient in designing, implementing and evaluating recreational programs and services. Plans and provides recreational services, assesses residents and develops recreational schedules and calendars. Calm and patient individual with excellent behavior management abilities. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Therapist
Service Source
07.2023 - Current
- Adapt activities to enable seniors to participate in activities of their choice
- Serve on interdisciplinary teams to assure access to activities
- Support participants and families to facilitate movement across the continuum of care
- Lead and support a variety of adapted activities to support the participant in achieving goals as identified by the individual and his/her team
- Work in close collaboration with the senior center staff to promote an inclusive environment
- Provide leadership in the participant's initial assessment, plan, and goals
- Create special and regular recreational and therapeutic activities utilizing staff and community resources and present to the Senior Services Director for approval, as required
- Coordinate calendar of activities in cooperation with senior center staff
- Lead individual and group recreation therapy sessions
- Support participant health and wellness
- Maintain appropriate reports on participant assessment, behavioral changes, progression and/or regression
- Document in participant chart any significant event.
Educational Aide
Garrison Elementary School
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborate in the implementation of the daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning
- Assist the classroom teacher in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning, arrangement of small groups, and assessments
- Help maintain accurate student records
- Work closely with students who may require individual or close attention
- Assist the teacher with the development of individualized programs
- Read to students, listen to and write down their dictations, and model language by conversing with students throughout the day
- Work with groups of students engaged in drawing, writing, centers, or similar work while the teacher is otherwise occupied
- Assist in the administration of the instructional plan for students with disabilities
- Address multiple intelligences of each student through lesson plans and materials
- Infuse culturally relevant, anti-bias materials and pedagogical strategies
- Maintain on-going communication with families
- Implement a variety of instructional groupings of students (small group and cooperative learning)
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Program Specialist
Community Youth Advance
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated a mentoring program across two public middle schools in Washington, DC, and Maryland as well as facilitated a community-based mentoring program within Prince George’s County Maryland
- Designed programs to provide information to help promote life skills and growth
- Took lead in recruitment of students from the 6th to 12th grade to the program.
Dedicated Aide-SPED
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter Schools
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Keep the student safe, and ensure that the student engages in safe behavior with his or her classmates
- Encourage the student to work and to follow classroom norms and expectations
- Set limits for the student as necessary for the student to learn classroom norms and expectations
- Implement any behavior or crisis plans that the student may have, including Behavior Intervention Plans as designed by a BCBA
- Check in with the guide and assistant (teachers) so that all adults can function as a team in service of the student
- Keep data as requested, including frequency data for behaviors, keeping track of student's activities
- Learned how to use Montessori material to be able to support the student's work.
School Aide
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and provides routine support
- Assists in instructional process, reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students
- Maintains detailed records of students’ progress on instructional or behavioral goals.
Direct Support Professional
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
07.2009 - 06.2019
- Responsible for the implementation of the Individual Program Plan
- Attended to individuals’ personal care needs, focusing on children with autism ranging in ages from 9-21
- Oversaw resident safety and keep nurses advised on notable medical changes
- Participated in agency activities, including events and recreational outings
- Transported and accompanied individuals to activities, ensuring safety and active participation
- Assisted in daily housekeeping and other facility-related duties, including maintaining adequate patient documentation.
Residential Manager
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured Individual Program Plan (IPP) was implemented and documented including the accomplishment of individual’s goals and behavior plans
- Maintained the timely completion of all records and reports, as directed by the Program Manager
- Supervised the daily shift operations of the residence and resolved conflicts as part of the site leadership team
- Effectively communicated daily work information and expectations
- Maintained site staffing schedules and coverage, under the direction of the Program Manager
- Provided coaching and counseling of Resident Counselors to enhance the individual and team performance, as directed by the Program Manager
- Completed 90-day and annual DSP evaluations of Residence Counselors for approval by Program Manager
- Assisted with interviews for staff vacancies as requested by Program Manager
- Arranged and supported on-site orientation and training activities of all site staff members
- Maintained accurate purchasing records, petty cash and personal funds
- Established and maintained relationships with all vendors
- Monitored the operation and condition of the residential facility and supplies, ensuring building security
- Developed and maintained an effective communication network with the individuals, program staff, families, community agencies, and other Agency departments
- Established a work environment that created positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Agency’s culture, values and mission
- Ensured compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
Recreational Specialist Assistant
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted the Recreational Specialist in organizing group activities
- Compiled monthly calendar for recreation outings and campus and in-house activities.
Secure Care Treatment Aide
Central New York Psychiatric Center
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted inmates with patient psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and the care and safety of individuals diagnosed with mental illness, emotional, or social behavioral problems
- Participated in active treatment programming, and ensured a safe, secure, and stable environment in which patients were given intensive care and behavioral instructions needed for stabilization and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Utica Univerisity
Utica, NY05.2022
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY12.2011
Skills
- Effective communicator (verbal and written)
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solver
- Customer service oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Activity Planning
- Physical Fitness
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Adaptive Programming
- Community Integration
- Empathy Development
Certification
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, 06/2023
Timeline
Recreation Therapist
Service Source
07.2023 - Current
Educational Aide
Garrison Elementary School
12.2022 - 06.2023
Program Specialist
Community Youth Advance
06.2022 - 12.2022
Dedicated Aide-SPED
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter Schools
04.2021 - 12.2021
School Aide
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
01.2019 - 10.2020
Residential Manager
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
07.2018 - 01.2019
Recreational Specialist Assistant
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
11.2015 - 08.2016
Secure Care Treatment Aide
Central New York Psychiatric Center
06.2013 - 08.2014
Direct Support Professional
Upstate Cerebral Palsy
07.2009 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Utica Univerisity
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, 06/2023
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