Laura Cameron
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Caring and compassionate intervention specialist and childcare provider experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service, support, and guidance to clients with special needs. Able to learn and adapt quickly. Highly motivated and skilled working independently and collaboratively to achieve goals in a team environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Provided care and accommodations for neurodiverse children.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
Independent Care Provider
Private Care
08.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with meal preparation, enriching activities, social activities and reminders.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Professional Nanny
Private Care
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Registered Behavior Technician
On Target ABA
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
Registered Behavior Technician
Epicenter ABA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Used [Software] to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop and modify individualized treatment plans.
Behavioral Job Coach
LEAP
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided ongoing guidance in the workplace for clients with physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
Education
Master of Arts - Developmental Psychology And Early Intervention
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2020
Skills
- Enrichment Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Redirection
- Full Safety Compliance
- Educational Strategies
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Group Tutoring
- Creative Solutions
- Classroom Observation
- Child Behavior Modification
- Student Behavior Management
- Behavior Treatment Planning
- Development of Social Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Interventions Understanding
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Skill Development
Timeline
Independent Care Provider
Private Care
08.2023 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
06.2023 - Current
Professional Nanny
Private Care
12.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
On Target ABA
04.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Epicenter ABA
02.2021 - 04.2022
Behavioral Job Coach
LEAP
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Developmental Psychology And Early Intervention
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Case Western Reserve University
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