Pamela D. Rusk M.A
Crescent City,CA
Summary
DynaInclusive mic Behavior Therapist with a proven track record at Education And Community Partnership, skilled in developing individualized intervention plans and enhancing student engagement. Adept at training staff in effective behavioral management techniques while fostering strong relationships with families. Committed to achieving client goals through collaborative problem-solving and meticulous data tracking. Compassionate preschool director with several years of preschool experience. Successful at providing leadership for both teachers and students. Understanding of marketing and recruitment practices with a fantastic eye for detail. Enthusiastic preschool director with several years of leadership experience. Adept at providing comprehensive support to families, students and teachers. Committed to running a cost-efficient school without sacrificing quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director:Little School of the Redwoods
DNCCC
Crescent City, CA
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify needs and propose solutions.
- Championed diversity initiatives to foster an inclusive organizational culture.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Evaluated program performance and provided recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Managed daily operations of preschool, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Behavior Therapist, Assoc. SupervisorSupervisor
Inclusive Education And Community Partnership/IECP
Crescent City, CA
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Early Intervention and one on one behavior therapy with children with special need diagnosis of Autism.
- ABA Therapy concentration using reward system to encourage positive behaviors Keeping data to ensure accurate data tracking and interpretation is diligent.
- Working closely with families and children to support issues that are faced in school/community,
- Able to study and learn any type of new program that a position would require , which includes: All types of Templates, slide shows, business documents, and child assessments.
- Provided childcare for families in crisis and on call basis.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Implemented educational programming by teaching self-help, communication and personal care skills.
- Implemented individualized behavior plans for clients with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed client behaviors and documented progress consistently.
- Trained families on behavior management techniques and strategies.
- Collected, recorded and summarized data on client behavior and assisted family with applying treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
- Maintained objective session notes and accurate records to organize, model and review behavior as well as progress information.
Behavioral Interventionist Technician
Del Norte Unified School District
Crescent City, CA
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support behavioral goals and interventions.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions based on observed behaviors.
- Trained staff on effective behavioral management techniques and intervention practices.
Education
M.A. Degree - Teaching And Learning W/ Technology
University of Arizona Global Campus/formerly AU
San Diego, CA/Clinton,IA/handler, AZ10-2010
B.A Organizational Management - Business
University of Arizona,GC/ Formerly AU
San Diego, CA/Clinton,IA/Chandler, AZ10-2008
A.A - Child Development/Early Childhood Ed.
Studied Early Childhood Education, Shasta College, Renton College, Mesa College
Redding, Seattle, San Diego, CA, WASkills
- Project oversight
- Medication dispensing
- Hiring and recruitment
- Therapy programs
- Profit improvements
- Team Building
- Healthy meal preparation
- Staff Management
- Relationship building and retention
- Training and mentoring
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Adaptation strategies
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Transition planning assistance
- Relationship building
- Self-management support
Certification
CPR/First Aid Training
Certificates in Anti Bias Education and
Multi-cultural Learning
Timeline
Director:Little School of the Redwoods
DNCCC
09.2024 - 09.2025
Behavioral Interventionist Technician
Del Norte Unified School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
Behavior Therapist, Assoc. SupervisorSupervisor
Inclusive Education And Community Partnership/IECP
08.2016 - 08.2024
M.A. Degree - Teaching And Learning W/ Technology
University of Arizona Global Campus/formerly AU
B.A Organizational Management - Business
University of Arizona,GC/ Formerly AU
A.A - Child Development/Early Childhood Ed.
Studied Early Childhood Education, Shasta College, Renton College, Mesa College
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