Michael Pierce
AURORA,UNITED STATES
Summary
Passionate behavior technician with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments. Looking forward to expanding my experience woking with children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Soar Autism Center
Aurora , CO
04.2024 - Current
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver
Aurora , CO
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Engaged in regular communication with parents and guardians to ensure their involvement in the program's activities.
- Provided programming planning and execution in art lessons weekly for students.
- Helped with monthly planning and evening coordination.
- Worked with the school to trouble shoot troubling behavior with students in club and in school.
- Provided safety and food (company provided) for members of the club on a daily basis.
Dollar Tree Cashier and Stocker
Dollar Tree
Aurora
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Arranged merchandise in an attractive manner to promote sales.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
Kumon Tutor
Kumon
Denver
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2023
Communication -
Community College of Aurora
Aurora, CO05.2021
Highschool Diploma -
Bishop Machebeuf Highschool
Denver, CO05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Behavior Management
- Report Writing
- Skill Development
- Data collection and analysis
- Behavior Intervention Plans
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading novels
- Experimenting with new recipes
- Spending time with family
- Writing poetry
Accomplishments
- Honors Society Phi Theta Kappa recipient (2020).
- National Society of Leadership and Success recipient (2022).
- Secretary for MSU DEI committee (2022-2023).
- Outstanding Scholar Award (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Soar Autism Center
04.2024 - Current
Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver
06.2023 - 01.2024
Dollar Tree Cashier and Stocker
Dollar Tree
03.2021 - 05.2023
Kumon Tutor
Kumon
08.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Communication -
Community College of Aurora
Highschool Diploma -
Bishop Machebeuf Highschool