Monique Sanders
Ellisville,MS
Summary
Dedicated Academic Teacher/QIDP with expertise in individualized support plans, habilitation planning, and behavioral management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and advocate for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their well-being and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Teacher/QIDP
Ellisville State School
Ellisville, Mississippi
08.2010 - Current
- Provided life skills programming for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Instructed persons with physical and cognitive disabilities
- Team Leader of the Habilitation Team which includes a Behavioral Health Specialist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Speech Pathologist, Dietician, Residential Living, Physical Therapist, and Recreation Worker.
- Led activities that developed persons' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of intellectually and physically disabled individuals.
- Acts as an advocate for each individual in a dormitory or community home setting, responsible for every aspect of the individual's overall well-being.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the individual's training and habilitation plan.
- Serves as the team leader for the individuals' habilitation planning and oversees the development of each individual's Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
Psychology Technician
Ellisville State School
Ellisville, Mississippi
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Assisting the Behavioral Health Specialist with any maladaptive behaviors that may occur, which includes de-escalating the situation.
- Data Collection and Data Entry
- Monitoring individuals' behaviors
- Assisting with daily living skills and activities
Direct Care Worker
Ellisville State School
Ellisville, Mississippi
09.2004 - 01.2007
- Remain alert to problems or health issues, and respond competently as needed.
- Maintain clean personal areas and prepare healthy meals to support nutritional needs.
- Provided transportation to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Performed bedside duties for bedridden individuals, and assisted with bathing, eating, and all personal care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mild And Moderate Disabilities
University of MS- Teach Mississippi Institute
Oxford, MS07-2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12-2006
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2004
High School Diploma -
South Jones High School
Ellisville, MS05-2002
Skills
- Individualized support plans
- Life skills programming
- Habilitation planning
- Behavioral management
- Data collection
- Personal care training
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Advocacy skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Certification
- Endorsments: Mild and Moderate Disabilities (K-12) and Psychology (7-12)
Affiliations
- Youth league basketball coach for 18 years
Timeline
Academic Teacher/QIDP
Ellisville State School
08.2010 - Current
Psychology Technician
Ellisville State School
01.2007 - 07.2010
Direct Care Worker
Ellisville State School
09.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mild And Moderate Disabilities
University of MS- Teach Mississippi Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
South Jones High School
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