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Lily Blodgett

Dunstable,MA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on new tasks and roles and always willing to learn from others. Compassionate care for my students and clients in seeing them learn and grow. Pursing a degree that will help me feel more fulfilled in my role working with students and clients down the road.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ABA Paraprofessional

Groton Dunstable Regional School District
10.2023 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual my students to enable positive learning outcomes based on their IEPs.
  • Gave student support through special accommodations such as AEC and PECs devices to help teach students in the special education classroom.
  • Used certified CALM training procedures to de-escalate problem behaviors to ensure safety of students and staff in the classroom.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Ran discrete trails with students in and out of the classroom in a separate learning environment to asses and help promote certain skills

Nanny/ Babysitter

Self Employment
05.2019 - Current
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support children in their social and emotional growth.
  • Engaged and supported children in various play activities, as well as meals, education, hygiene and socialization.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Behavioral Technician

Autism Care Partners
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with many clients on the Autism Spectrum Disorder in group and 1;1 settings in the clinic to help support them in their individualized plans implemented by the BCBA.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients progress.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment during each session.
  • Applied de-escalation tactics when needed in crisis settings to help keep clients as well as staff safe.
  • Recorded data in sessions for notes to send insurance companies about clients progress

Direct Support Professional

Opportunity Networks
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted a variety of clients with a range of disabilities and special needed to support them with independence and an overall better well-being of life
  • Worked one on one with clients to build a relationship to better assist them in daily living activities
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain a safe environment
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.

Education

No Degree - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA

Bachelors of Human Services -

Rivier University
Nashua, NH
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Groton Dunstable Regional High School
Groton, MA
06.2019

Skills

  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Applied Behavior Analysis Knowledge
  • Functional Communication Training
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders Knowledge
  • Reinforcement Procedures
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Discrete Trial Training
  • Data Collection
  • CALM and Safety Care Procedures
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Positive patience and Calmness

Certification

  • CALM Training - October 2023

Timeline

ABA Paraprofessional

Groton Dunstable Regional School District
10.2023 - Current

Behavioral Technician

Autism Care Partners
05.2023 - 07.2023

Direct Support Professional

Opportunity Networks
10.2022 - 05.2023

Nanny/ Babysitter

Self Employment
05.2019 - Current

No Degree - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Bachelors of Human Services -

Rivier University

High School Diploma -

Groton Dunstable Regional High School
Lily Blodgett