Mckenzie Williams
Macomb,MI
Summary
Successful at planning and leading activities that resonate with different learning styles. Gifted instructor and educator with a good understanding of individual needs. Highly flexible and analytical with strong relationship-building abilities. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Regent Park Scholars Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Behavior Technician
Total Spectrum Care
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Promoted positive interactions with children with Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
Lead Sales Key Holder
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Improved customer service by projecting friendly and knowledgeable attitude.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Opened and closed store 3 days per week by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
- Provided sales feedback to management to address concerns in sales reports.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Behavior Technician
Total Spectrum Care
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Observed, monitored and recorded "undesired" behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations and rewarding good behavior for over 2 students.
- Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08.2023
Associate of Science - Developmental Psychology
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI06.2020
Skills
- Data Collection
- Development of Social Skills
- Behavior Treatment Planning
- Educational Strategies
- Intervention Management
- Daily Living Skills Instruction
- Behavior Improvements
- Client Relationship Development
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Regent Park Scholars Academy
08.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Total Spectrum Care
02.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Sales Key Holder
JOANN Fabrics And Crafts
03.2022 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2021 - 06.2022
Behavior Technician
Total Spectrum Care
08.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Psychology
Wayne State University
Associate of Science - Developmental Psychology
Macomb Community College
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