Experienced and compassionate case manager and educator dedicated to fostering healing, growth, and positive change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Behavioral Health Coach & Case Manager
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2024 - Current
Guide clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success.
Provide crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
Work closely with families to provide education about mental health conditions and promote understanding of treatment strategies, strengthening family relationships and support systems.
Partner with physicians, social workers, therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines governing pediatric case management, protecting the rights and wellbeing of patients.
Identify gaps in available resources within the community, initiating partnerships with local organizations to expand service offerings for pediatric patients.
High School Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Philadelphia School District
07.2023 - 04.2024
Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students, including coordination with local agencies to meet transitional needs of students.
Advise and counsel students and their families to help develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Youth Development Specialist
Fab Youth Philly
02.2023 - 07.2023
Provide trauma-informed out of school time services to youth throughout Philadelphia.
Maintain documentation and records of training activities and group events.
Deliver youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills, and career development.
Develop individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
Partner with businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations to expand youth program outreach and impact.
Organize special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve the lives of at-risk children.
Special Education Teacher Autism/Case Manager
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
Use Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS) to provide students with educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Create customized, inclusive classroom environment integral to needs of students with disabilities including moderate to severe autism and emotional disabilities, including activities centered on students' specific interests and IEP goals.
Document student behaviors, monitor academic and behavioral progress, and gather data to foster students' academic and personal growth.
Orchestrate all communication and planning between members of the student's IEP team (i.e. family, outside agencies, school administration, etc.)
ABA Behavior Therapist
Dominion Care
09.2021 - 09.2022
Provide ABA therapy to clients with various emotional and behavioral disorders, including Autism, OCD, and ADHD.
Respond effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
Encourage clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
Collect session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Implement behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
Visit clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
Billing insurance, meticulous documentation including session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk
12.2022
Skills
Behavioral Planning/Case Management
Curriculum Development & Implementation
Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Individualized Education Plan Development
Special Education Law Knowledge
Progress Monitoring/Records Maintenance
Data Analysis
Instructional Techniques/Strategies
Insurance & Billing
Holistic Wellness Approach
Certification
Certified 200 Hr Yoga Instructor
Timeline
Pediatric Behavioral Health Coach & Case Manager
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2024 - Current
High School Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Philadelphia School District
07.2023 - 04.2024
Youth Development Specialist
Fab Youth Philly
02.2023 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher Autism/Case Manager
Norfolk Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
ABA Behavior Therapist
Dominion Care
09.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Certified 200 Hr Yoga Instructor
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