Michelle Gehring
Colville,WA
Summary
Client-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving client satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Onion Creek School District
Colville, Washington
08.2023 - Current
- Supported special education students in Onion Creek School District classrooms.
- Reinforced individualized instruction during small-group and one-on-one sessions.
- Monitored student behavior and followed classroom behavior plans.
- Redirected students using calm, supportive communication techniques to promote positive behavior and engagement.
- Supervised students during transitions, lunch, and school activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, therapists, and families to support student needs.
- Monitored student progress and communicated academic performance feedback to parents and school administrators to facilitate support.
- Supported classroom instruction under teacher guidance in a daily paraprofessional setting.
- Assisted students with reading, writing, and math classroom activities.
- Recorded student observations and reported concerns to teaching staff.
- Helped students complete assignments and follow directions during class.
- Communicated with teachers, staff, and families using school procedures.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observing students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance level.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted mobility-restricted students with daily classroom activities.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Monitored IEP progress to support student development.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Golden Rule
Colville, Washington
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered ABA therapy sessions for Golden Rule clients.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans during home and clinic visits.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to reduce challenging behaviors in clients.
- Reinforced positive behaviors using approved Golden Rule treatment strategies.
- Monitored and tracked client progress using data collection systems such as direct observation, running records, frequency counts.
- Collected and analyzed session data to track client behaviors and skill development.
- Documented client progress in compliance with agency standards to support treatment planning.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of treatment plans.
- Instructed families on how to implement home-based interventions effectively.
- Modeled communication and social skills during structured activities.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through role play activities.
- Utilized visual supports such as picture schedules to promote independence in daily living skills.
- Provided verbal prompts and reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors.
- Provided crisis management techniques to de-escalate aggressive behaviors exhibited by clients.
- Maintained safe, respectful environment for Golden Rule clients.
- Coordinated community outings for clients.
- Observed interactions between family members during appointments and provided feedback when necessary.
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and monitored fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality, and job competence.
- Identified delays in student progression toward goals and collaborated with team members to implement effective strategies for improvement.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community, and school settings.
- Adhered to ethical standards established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
- Participated in conferences to stay updated on industry trends and best practices. or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
- Participated in conferences to stay updated on industry trends and best practices. or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
Residential Realtor
Schneider Realty Group
Kennewick, Washington
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Advised residential clients through Schneider Realty Group homebuying and selling process
- Negotiated purchase agreements and contract terms with clients and agents
- Marketed listings through MLS, signage, and digital channels for Schneider Realty Group
- Prepared listing presentations and comparative market analyses for Schneider Realty Group properties
- Promoted properties through strategic advertisements, open houses, and multiple listing services to maximize exposure and attract buyers.
- Guided clients throughout the entire transaction process including negotiation tactics.
- Facilitated closing process on behalf of clients and reviewed parts of contracts to resolve issues prior to closing.
- Guided clients through inspections, appraisals, and closing documentation
- Coordinated inspections, appraisals, title searches, and other related activities during sales transactions.
- Reviewed disclosures, contracts, and property records for residential compliance
- Responded promptly to inquiries from potential buyers regarding properties they were interested in purchasing.
- Analyzed local market data to determine pricing strategies for homes.
- Researched comparable properties in order to accurately assess the value of listed homes.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to residential real estate transactions.
- Maintained accurate records of all property listings and client interactions.
- Developed and presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Facilitated closing processes between lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.
- Scheduled property showings and coordinated open houses with buyers and sellers
- Listed properties on multiple online platforms in order to maximize exposure.
- Prepared documents such as listing agreements, purchase agreements, disclosure forms.
- Scheduled and attended weekly appointments with clients.
- Evaluated mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best rates and terms.
- Assisted homeowners with relocation and moving services after the sale of each home.
- Showed building models to prospects based on expressed needs and preferences.
- Contacted potential clients through cold calls to generate leads to obtain exclusives.
- Built referral relationships and managed client communication across Schneider Realty Group transactions
- Expanded new business with implementation of networking and marketing strategies and generation of sales collateral.
- Conducted open houses, public seminars, and home tours for prospective buyers.
- Gathered, distributed and maintained materials for marketing plans.
- Reviewed sales strategies and marketing plans to optimize strategies and enhance results.
- Improved profits, negotiating, and authoring contracts and leases for properties
- Organized charity and public events to bring awareness to the neighborhood, generating lead flow.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by effectively and swiftly resolving issues.
- Conducted research to identify potential buyers for listed properties through cold calling.
- Developed and presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Facilitated closing processes between lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.
- Created professional sales presentations to effectively communicate product quality and market comparisons.
- Explained financial requirements and analytical data to potential buyers and sellers.
- Scheduled and attended weekly appointments with clients.
- Prepared newly purchased homes for clients prior to arrival.
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, and legal requirements.
Education
Registered Behavior Technician - Behavioral Health
Rethink Behavioral Health
New York, NY10-2021
Realtor - Real Estate
Rockwell Institute
Bellevue, WA10-2017
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Data collection
- Documentation
- Reporting requirements
- Activity supervision
- Mobility support
- Crisis intervention
- Social-emotional support
- Emotional assistance
- Health safety
- Educational outreach
- Community integration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Patient
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Onion Creek School District
08.2023 - Current
ABA Behavior Therapist
Golden Rule
06.2021 - 07.2022
Residential Realtor
Schneider Realty Group
10.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician - Behavioral Health
Rethink Behavioral Health
Realtor - Real Estate
Rockwell Institute