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Meridith Rich

Crystal River,Florida

Summary

Versatile and dedicated with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Behavior Technician

McCoy Behavioral
01.2022 - Current
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

BOCES
10.2014 - 08.2021
  • Working one on one with special needs students as their individual aide
  • I guide them through their daily needs to help them achieve success in their education
  • I have my CPI certification for this role.

EAST END DISABILITY ASSOCIATES
10.2016 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for one on one assistance of a special needs client, including accompanying them in the community and ensuring progress as they reach a defined set of goals.

BUS DRIVER

LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2008 - 02.2012
  • Responsible for the safe transportation of special needs children to and from school

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

THE BROACH SCHOOL
09.2002 - 06.2004
  • Working with children with special needs and behavioral issues, I assisted the teacher in daily classroom duties, helped students with their assigned work, and maintained paperwork for classroom instruction.

HOME TEACHER

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY SCHOOLS
02.1999 - 06.2002
  • As a home teacher to students who were unable to attend school for extended periods of time, my duties included creating lesson plans according to the state curriculum
  • I worked with students in their homes.

Education

BS - Criminal Justice

American Intercontinental University
2006

AAS - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
1995

Skills

  • As a CPI certified special education aide, I am skilled at working effectively with children of special needs, recognizing when a child is having a difficult time, calming them down I am skilled at redirection and teaching using repetition
  • Living Skills Assistance
  • Safety Protocols
  • Behavior Management
  • Data Collection
  • Crisis Situations
  • Educational Strategies
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Behavior Redirection

Certification

  • RBT - Registered Behavior Technician

references

  

Rose Benesh Teacher 631.833.2103

Christina Arenare Special Ed Aide 631.559.6995

Christina Scafuri Physical Therapist 631.7074286

Hailey Roberts BCBA 850.322.8999

Timeline

Registered Behavior Technician

McCoy Behavioral
01.2022 - Current

EAST END DISABILITY ASSOCIATES
10.2016 - 07.2021

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

BOCES
10.2014 - 08.2021

BUS DRIVER

LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
10.2008 - 02.2012

TEACHERS ASSISTANT

THE BROACH SCHOOL
09.2002 - 06.2004

HOME TEACHER

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY SCHOOLS
02.1999 - 06.2002

BS - Criminal Justice

American Intercontinental University

AAS - Liberal Arts

Suffolk County Community College

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