Michele Mora
Hackettstown,NJ
Summary
Proactive Behavioral Assistant
with extensive experience in teaching empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques. Skilled in behavioral support, intervention planning, and data collection, with a strong background in improving student behaviors and fostering positive work environments. Excels in fostering positive relationships with clients and coworkers and empowers their success
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Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After School Program Supervisor
Celebrate the Children
09.2016 - Current
- Supervised after school learning and recreational activities for children ages 3-21
- Monitored the students' progress and communicated with parents when necessary
- Created a warm and caring atmosphere for all participants
- Provided leadership and supervision to staff and volunteers
- Created staffing schedules, payroll timesheets and student attendance records
- Collaborated with accountant in regards to timesheets as well as student billing
- Oversaw lesson plans and communicated with teachers on a daily basis
- Provided behavioral intervention supports when needed
Behavioral Assistant/Paraprofessional
Celebrate the Children
09.2009 - Current
- Promoted positive peer interactions through guided role-play exercises designed to teach empathy and conflict resolution skills effectively.
- Enhanced student learning experiences by providing one-on-one support and guidance on social skills development.
- Empowered students by teaching self-regulation techniques that led to increased autonomy over their emotions and behaviors.
- Reduced instances of negative behaviors in the classroom through consistent reinforcement of positive actions.
- Facilitated small group activities focused on developing appropriate social interactions among peers for improved relationships at school.
- Developed personalized strategies to assist students in overcoming emotional, mental, and social challenges.
- Provided ongoing assessments of student progress, making adjustments to intervention plans as needed for optimal results.
- Improved student behavior by implementing customized behavioral intervention plans.
- Monitored ongoing progress through data collection and analysis, refining intervention plans to maximize positive outcomes for individual students.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment for all students by addressing potential triggers or challenges they may face.
- Assisted teachers in adapting instructional materials and approaches based on specific student needs for more inclusive learning experiences.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Implemented daily staffing for both teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure a smooth operation of the school day
- Provided substitute staffing for specials teachers and ensured lesson plans were acquired as well as provided coverage for daily teacher's meetings
Department Manager
Kohls Department Store
03.2003 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to notable enhancements in staff performance and morale.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Rutgers University
Newark, NJSkills
- Professional ethics
- Data Collection
- Intervention Planning
- Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral support
- Positive Reinforcement
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- DIR/Floortime
- Crisis intervention strategies
Certification
QBS Safetycare
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
After School Program Supervisor
Celebrate the Children
09.2016 - Current
Behavioral Assistant/Paraprofessional
Celebrate the Children
09.2009 - Current
Department Manager
Kohls Department Store
03.2003 - 07.2009
Business Administration And Management
Rutgers University
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