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Laura Renna

Carlstadt

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ABA Therapist

Institute for Educational Achievement
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided individual therapy sessions to children ages 4-12 addressing a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, mainly children on the Autism spectrum
  • Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans and curriculum for each child
  • Collaborated with parents/guardians to establish goals for therapy and regularly communicated progress updates
  • Attended regular supervision meetings to discuss cases, seek guidance from BCBA's and enhance professional growth
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay updated on the latest research findings in child psychology and therapeutic interventions in the Autism and Behavioral community
  • Collect and analyze data for skill acquisition

Head Teacher, Preschool

KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2017 - 06.2022
  • Following KinderCare curriculum while enhancing and/or differentiating the lesson plans to meet the needs of the children
  • Ensuring individualized relationships are being made with both the parent and child to meet the needs of the child
  • Observing and evaluating children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health to better serve their skills and needs
  • Motivating and challenging students through hands-on experiences and cooperative learning activities in a collaborative environment
  • Designing the classroom and arranging it to support the goals and development level of the students

Head Teacher

Carousel Early Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2011
  • Head Pre-K teacher
  • Planned curriculum for the advancement of Kindergarten
  • Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase students understanding of course materials
  • Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of twenty students
  • Administrative duties included evaluations, writing progress reports, one on one interaction with children and parents, parent teacher conferences, monthly school newsletter, and training new staff

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2006

High School Diploma -

Clarkstown North High School
New City, NY
01.2000

Skills

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Working with people with developmental disabilities
  • Behavior management
  • Teaching
  • Childcare
  • Classroom experience
  • Behavioral health
  • Data Collection
  • Experience with children
  • Nannying
  • Working with people with autism
  • Autism Experience
  • Special Education
  • Working with people with disabilities

Certification

  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification

Personal Information

Title:  ABA Therapist/Preschool Teacher

Timeline

ABA Therapist

Institute for Educational Achievement
07.2022 - Current

Head Teacher, Preschool

KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2017 - 06.2022

Head Teacher

Carousel Early Learning Center
08.2007 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Montclair State University

High School Diploma -

Clarkstown North High School
Laura Renna