Liz Southern
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Consultant
Braille Institute
07.2018 - Current
- Attend IFSP, IEP, ophthalmologist, and therapist visits
- Collaborate with VI professionals
- Pivoted to virtual services-YouTube videos, virtual consultations, parent groups
- Plan and host groups events for families
Infant Stimulation Teacher
Progress Speech & Language
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided intervention for children with developmental delays
- Provided parent education on how to implement strategies at home
- Provided community resources for families
Child Development Specialist
Progressive Steps, Inc
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided developmental and behavioral intervention
- Conducted evaluations to determine delays and services
- Planned and taught weekly preschool class
Registered Behavior Technician
Easter Seals
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided behavior intervention for clients with autism
Tracked data - Implemented ABA strategies
Early Intervention Specialist & Service Coordinator
State of Texas Early Childhood Intervention
07.2009 - 07.2015
- Conducted evaluations to determine eligibility and services
- Developed IFSPs
- Coordinated therapies and services
Match Support Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters
06.2006 - 07.2009
- Provided ongoing support for child/mentor “matches”
- Facilitated fundraising
- Taught safety classes and hosted events
Residential Therapist and Job Coach
Denton County MHMR
04.2004 - 06.2006
- Managed a group home for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Assisted with obtaining and retaining employment
- Taught financial literacy
Education
Master’s degree - Special Education
California State University Los Angeles
2024
Bachelor’s degree - Applied Arts And Sciences
University of North Texas
2005
Skills
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Training Manuals and Processes
- Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Proposals
- Written Documentation
- Professional Relationships
- Event Planning
- Marketing Plans
- Software Applications
- Project Organization
Accomplishments
- 2022 NFB Teacher of Tomorrow
- 2022 Birth To Five Vision Network Board Member
- BIA DEIA team member
- Braille Challenge Alumni Network team member
- Created monthly family newsletter
Certification
- CVI proficiency micro-credential from Perkins
- Certificate of Clearance from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Registered Behavior Technician
Affiliations
- CTEBVI member
- 'Big Sister' in Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Child Development Consultant
Braille Institute
07.2018 - Current
Infant Stimulation Teacher
Progress Speech & Language
08.2017 - 07.2018
Child Development Specialist
Progressive Steps, Inc
12.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Behavior Technician
Easter Seals
01.2015 - 06.2016
Early Intervention Specialist & Service Coordinator
State of Texas Early Childhood Intervention
07.2009 - 07.2015
Match Support Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters
06.2006 - 07.2009
Residential Therapist and Job Coach
Denton County MHMR
04.2004 - 06.2006
Master’s degree - Special Education
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor’s degree - Applied Arts And Sciences
University of North Texas