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Megan Keehne

Colorado Springs,USA

Summary

Dedicated caretaker and behavior technician with extensive experience supporting children across diverse backgrounds and abilities. Proven track record in clinical, home, and school settings, enhancing child development and behavioral outcomes. Committed to fostering positive relationships with families and educational institutions to maximize impact on children’s lives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planned Career Break

06.2016 - Current
  • Took intentional pause in career to support the moving demands of military family planning and focus on full-time caregiving for 4 children
  • Pursued higher education to obtain Master of Arts degree in Special Education – Applied Behavior Analysis and Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Behavior Intervention

Behavioral Health Technician

BAYADA Home Health Care
Honolulu, USA
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Provided one-on-one ABA therapy for clients in a school setting
  • Collaborated and communicated well with general and special education teachers, parents, and the ABA team to implement behavior reduction and acquisition plans written by Board Certified Behavior Analysts
  • Administered basic care for clients
  • Maintained a safe environment, allowing the clients and programs to thrive
  • Provided compassion and empathy throughout sessions and created meaningful relationships with the clients and their caretakers

Registered Behavior Technician

Malama Pono Autism Center
Mililani, USA
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Provided behavior therapy to clients with Autism in a one-on-one clinical setting
  • Implemented behavior reduction and acquisition plans written by Board Certified Behavior Analysts
  • Maintained a safe environment for clients throughout sessions, and administered basic care to children
  • Completed all required trainings for the RBT certification
  • Interacted effectively with parents, supervisors, director, administrator, and other staff in order to produce the most productive therapy sessions for clients

Summer Nanny

The Markus Family
Colorado Springs, USA
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Developed mind-stimulating activities for two pre-teen children during the summer months
  • Accompanied them in school-related activities requested by the parents each day
  • Basic care, including cooking and cleaning
  • Communicated their educational progress with the parents

Student Assistant – Child Development

UCCS Family Development Center
Colorado Springs, USA
07.2009 - 05.2013
  • Assisted the lead teachers of preschool classrooms in developing and teaching age-appropriate lessons
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to decide what worked best for each child to ensure the best education, growth, and happiness for the child
  • Conducted basic care of children daily
  • Completed all required trainings yearly
  • Encouraged and supported children individually
  • Developed trusting relationships with both children and parents
  • Communicated each child's progress to directors and parents

Caregiver for Children with Special Needs

"Break Time" hosted by UCCS FDC
Colorado Springs, USA
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Assisted program leaders with children with special needs while their parents were able to enjoy a night out
  • Facilitated and supervised play, learning, and socialization among all children of the program
  • Cared for children physically and emotionally
  • Administered snacks, toiletry needs, and promoted cleanliness

Live-In Nanny

The Ellias Family
Colorado Springs, USA
04.2011 - 05.2012
  • Cared for two children, ages 5 and 7, with very separate academic/social abilities and personalities
  • Assisted with homework and collaborated with the parents to ensure social, emotional, and academic development
  • Rendered basic care of the children
  • Transported children to and from school and extra-curricular activities

Group Leader

Rail Fence Farms Therapeutic Riding Center
Centerburg, USA
04.2008 - 07.2008
  • Acted as a group leader at a summer camp for children with special needs ages 4-12
  • Assisted children with therapeutic horse-riding, fine-motor skill development activities, crafts, sensory games, and basic academic lessons of nature

Education

Graduate Certificate - Inclusive Behavior Intervention

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
12-2024

Master of Arts - Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
05-2015

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Student motivation
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Computer proficiency
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative questioning
  • Compassion/Empathy
  • Positive learning environment
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Multi-tasking
  • Special Education
  • General Education
  • Childcare training
  • Behavior therapy
  • Autism
  • Efficient work
  • Cooperation with parents
  • Cooperation with teachers
  • Cooperation with directors
  • Cooperation with caretakers
  • Written communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Active listening
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking Abilities

Related Courses

  • Schools, Society, and Diversity, 3
  • The Economics of Social Issues, 3
  • Math for Elementary Teachers I, 3
  • Math for Elementary Teachers II, 3
  • General Psychology, 4
  • Introduction into Special Education, 3
  • Foundations of Special Education, 3
  • Classroom Instructional Management, 3
  • Significant Support Needs, 3
  • Educational Psychology, 3
  • Direct Instruction Practicum, 2
  • Dis/Ability Studies Education, 3
  • Self-Determination and Transition, 3
  • Multisensory Language Education, 3
  • Assessment and Instructional Monitoring, 3
  • Positive Classroom Environment, 3
  • Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis, 3
  • Behavior Analytic Teaching, 3
  • ABA Assessment Intervention, 3
  • Advanced ABA, 3
  • Applications and Skills in ABA, 3, currently enrolled
  • Ethics in ABA, 3

Certification

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), 2015*

*Expired. Once secured with a position that allows for completion of the competency assessment portion, re-certification process will begin.

Community Service

  • Chinook Trail Elementary, Volunteer, 2023-current
  • Solid Rock Church, Volunteer, 2017-2020
  • Holy Family Home Orphanage, Host Family, 2014
  • TheMILL, New Life Church, Volunteer, 2010-2013
  • Grace Episcopal Church, Nursery Aid, 2012-2013
  • Campus Crusade for Christ, UCCS, Volunteer, 2011-2012
  • Grant Elementary, Classroom Aid, 2012

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Planned Career Break

06.2016 - Current

Behavioral Health Technician

BAYADA Home Health Care
08.2015 - 06.2016

Registered Behavior Technician

Malama Pono Autism Center
04.2014 - 08.2015

Summer Nanny

The Markus Family
06.2013 - 08.2013

Live-In Nanny

The Ellias Family
04.2011 - 05.2012

Student Assistant – Child Development

UCCS Family Development Center
07.2009 - 05.2013

Caregiver for Children with Special Needs

"Break Time" hosted by UCCS FDC
01.2009 - 01.2013

Group Leader

Rail Fence Farms Therapeutic Riding Center
04.2008 - 07.2008

Graduate Certificate - Inclusive Behavior Intervention

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs

Master of Arts - Special Education/Applied Behavior Analysis

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Colorado at Boulder

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