Nicole McKillop
Palmer,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable individual committed to providing social, emotional and academic support to all children. Successful at managing multiple priorities for children/adolescents and colleagues with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to best meet needs of children. Demonstrated ability as a Therapeutic Teacher's Aide to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment with culturally responsive care and support for each student with the goal to strengthen relationships to promote student growth and well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Therapeutic Teacher’s Aide
NEARI School
Easthampton, MA
02.2015 - Current
- Works with individual students or small groups of students and tailor instruction to their specific need
- Attends to students social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs through variety of sensory modalities, movement, and therapeutic processing techniques
- Assists teacher in lesson planning and behavior management
- Executes lesson plans when teacher is absent
- Facilitates clinical groups with clinical supervisor to teach social and emotional skills
- Responsible for data collection and maintaining daily point sheets for all students
- Monitors and assess students’ progress, providing teacher with valuable information to incorporate in students Individualized Education Plan
- Participates in supervision, staff meetings, and trainings as assigned
- Collaborates with clinical team to design treatment plans suitable for each student
Residential Counselor
Northeast Center for Youth and Families
Easthampton, MA
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Monitored safety of at- risk children/adolescents in daily routines
- Transported students to school, medical and therapy appointments, and any other necessary off grounds trip
- Taught clients appropriate social skills and age appropriate daily living skills
- Managed behavioral interventions and utilizes coping strategies to prevent client crisis
- Grocery shopped and meal planned with individuals or small groups of clients
- Co-facilitated group and recreational activities
- Completed daily logs of clients behaviors and interactions, as well as monthly progress notes
- Designated contact staff assigned to overnight shifts when supervisor was not available
- Participated in supervision, shift change, staff meetings, and trainings as assigned
Head Coach
Special Olympics
Westfield, MA
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Trained and certified
- Taught respect, courage, sportsmanship and trust while motivating athletes to discover their self-worth and physical skills
- Built positive self-images for athletes with intellectual disabilities
- Organized practices to prepare for state tournaments
- Listened attentively to needs for each athlete while promoting growth
- Worked with volunteers and families to help support athletes during practice
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA 1 2010 - 1 2013
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- Certifications: CPI certified, First Aid and CPR certified, MAP certified
Timeline
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Westfield State University
09.2019 - Current
Therapeutic Teacher’s Aide
NEARI School
02.2015 - Current
Residential Counselor
Northeast Center for Youth and Families
12.2012 - 12.2015
Head Coach
Special Olympics
02.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westfield State University
1 2010 - 1 2013
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