Kyle Svancarek
Disability Support Staff
SeaTac,WA
Summary
Care professional balancing professional development with higher education. Extensive experience working with diverse populations from around the world and of all abilities. Passionate about forging bonds across disparate groups through shared work, joy, and learning. Track record of improving quality of life through highly individualized support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills (Specialized Habilitation) Instructor
Tavon Learning Center
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and taught individualized lessons for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn new skills and improve quality of life.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, goals achieved, and any necessary modifications made to individualized learning plans.
- Served as an advocate for individuals with disabilities within the community and identified potential community partners.
Program Staff
Tavon Learning Center
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Attended to at least two program members at any given time, assuring their safety and comfort.
- Planned and executed outing in the community.
- Taught lessons in life skills and functional academics.
- De-escalated behavioral issues on-site and in the community.
Education
Master of Arts - China Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 05.2001 -
Intensive Language Program - Chinese Language
IUP Chinese Center At Tsinghua University
Beijing, China 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History; Latin American Studies
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Chinese (intermediate)
- Spanish (upper intermediate)
- Digital research methods
- R
- Classroom development and management
- Tutoring
- Case management
- Experience with wide range of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism
- Proficiency with Adaptive and Augmentative Communication (AAC) software and hardware
- Right Response de-escalation training
Timeline
Life Skills (Specialized Habilitation) Instructor
Tavon Learning Center
09.2021 - Current
Program Staff
Tavon Learning Center
08.2017 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - China Studies
University of Washington
05.2001 -
Intensive Language Program - Chinese Language
IUP Chinese Center At Tsinghua University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - History; Latin American Studies
The Evergreen State College
05.2001 -