Shontia Mason
Canal Winchester
Summary
Compassionate special needs educator with experience in early childhood development and behavioral support. Skilled in relationship building and time management, dedicated to creating safe, engaging environments that promote teamwork and positive behavior among children.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
Columbus, OH
2026 - Current
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and engagement for campers.
- Facilitated group games and activities, promoting teamwork and collaboration among participants.
- Assisted in managing camper behavior, providing guidance and conflict resolution as needed.
Toddler Teacher
Little Hearts Learning Center
Columbus, OH
2024 - 2025
- Implemented daily routines to enhance children's emotional security and independence.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that align with curriculum goals and children's interests.
- Fostered a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to explore and learn.
- Encouraged cooperative play among toddlers to cultivate teamwork and communication skills.
Teacher's Assistant
Reynoldsburg City Schools
Reynoldsburg, OH
2023 - 2024
- Assisted lead teacher in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior reinforcement strategies.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions for clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Adaptive Behavioral Specialist
St. Vincent Family Center
Columbus, OH
2021 - 2023
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to support clients in achieving therapeutic goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and design effective treatment strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based behavioral techniques to improve client engagement and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for behavior management and crisis intervention techniques.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, ethical guidelines and program regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reynoldsburg High School
Reynoldsburg, OHSkills
- Collaborative team management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Positive engagement
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Effective verbal and non verbal communication
- Behavioral intervention planning
- Date collection and behavior tracking
- Crisis de-escalation
- Relationship building
- Early child development
Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR & AED Certification
Educator License w/ Stipulations
Crisis Prevention Institute Certification (CPI)
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification (TCI)
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Steve and Kate's Camp
2026 - Current
Toddler Teacher
Little Hearts Learning Center
2024 - 2025
Teacher's Assistant
Reynoldsburg City Schools
2023 - 2024
Adaptive Behavioral Specialist
St. Vincent Family Center
2021 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Reynoldsburg High School