Marquia Tucker
Summary
Enthusiastic about working with children that have developmental disabilities. Committed to providing exceptional care to clients of many circumstances, challenges, and backgrounds. Would at once offer value to your team
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Christian Learning Academy
Emporia, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Implemented data collection systems for monitoring student progress toward behavioral goals, providing regular updates to stakeholders on achievements made over time.
- Trained staff in evidence-based practices for addressing challenging behaviors and promoting positive outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Educated parents on best practices for managing difficult behaviors at home, fostering consistency across settings.
- Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
Direct Support Teacher
Keys Academy
Petersburg, VA
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Behavioral Specialist
Chance Light Education
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Manage the mental health treatment, support services, and academic aid to emotionally and behaviorally troubled adolescents within a classroom setting.
- Aid instructor with lesson plan delivery and curriculum development.
- Provide teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Implement behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
Teacher Assistant
The Improvement Association
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including their understanding of early math, literacy, and science skills.
- Reinforced student learning of skills and materials through daily and weekly check-ins, informal assessments, and observations.
- Provided prompt and frequent feedback to students fostering an environment of open communication.
Direct Support Staff
Second Chances Comprehensive Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Highly involved with individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Special Education, PTSD, Schizophrenic and Personality Disorder.
- Coached individuals with disabilities to lead to a self-directed life.
- Streamlined activities of daily living and encouraged, attitudes and behaviors that enhanced community inclusion.
Patient Care Assistant
Moore Home Care
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Aided patients in personal care, meal preparation and cleaning.
- Collaborated with patients to boost morale.
- Recorded patient progress and reported to Supervising agency.
Education
Associates Degree - Forensic Science
International Career Development Center
Culver City, CASkills
- CPR
- BLS
- Child Care
- Client Care
- Reporting
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Time Management
- Multi-Tasking
- Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- TOVA
- Registered Behavior Technician
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
- Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Phlebotomy
- Medication Management
- Therapeutic Options
- Mental Health Certified
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Christian Learning Academy
10.2023 - Current
Direct Support Teacher
Keys Academy
01.2023 - 10.2023
Behavioral Specialist
Chance Light Education
07.2021 - 01.2023
Teacher Assistant
The Improvement Association
03.2017 - 06.2019
Direct Support Staff
Second Chances Comprehensive Services
10.2016 - 03.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Moore Home Care
01.2003 - 01.2016
Associates Degree - Forensic Science
International Career Development Center