Pamela Henderson
Bloomsburg,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Behavioral Health professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of fundamental ABA best practices. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the behavioral specialist career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABSS Academic Behavioral Support Specialist
New Story
Berwick, PA
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted teacher and behavioral therapist with implementing IEP and Behavioral goals. Also assisted Behavioral Crisis's Teams throughout numerous crisis situations.
- Worked as part of a team to help carry out numerous behavioral interventions for autistic, intellectually disabled, and emotionally disturbed children.
- Effectively Collected Data for behavioral tracking and data sheets.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Academic Behavioral Support
Merakey School Of Autism Summer Program
Scranton, PA
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked as part of a team within a high school and elementary autistic support classroom.
- I was able to utilize applied behavioral analysis and collect data to ensure that students are successful in their special education program.
- Utilized a variety of methods, skills, and tools to provide direct behavior support to students jn my classroom.
Behavioral Associate
Merakey
Lafayette Hill, PA
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Worked with adults on the autism spectrum to provide therapeutic behavioral therapy and job coaching.
- Worked with other members of treatment team to provide individualized interventions so that clients could function in their communities.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Prepared and submitted daily behavioral reports to management 100% of the time.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Care Associate, Therapeutic Support Staff.
Staffing Plus
Haverford, PA
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Instituted clinically based verbal behavior therapy for autistic children in early intervention program.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Wordworth Academy
Fort Washington, PA
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Increased student's educational proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops about learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and engaging learning activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History And Minor English
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pa05.2004
High School Diploma -
Olney High School
Philadelphia PaSkills
- Extensive experience working with autistic children and adult clients with varying degrees of communication and behavioral health needs
- RBT Certification
- Trained in behavioral and crisis intervention with extensive Applied Behavior Analysis trainings and skills
- Trained in CPI
Certification
RBT 40 hour training
Timeline
ABSS Academic Behavioral Support Specialist
New Story
09.2019 - Current
Academic Behavioral Support
Merakey School Of Autism Summer Program
07.2019 - 08.2019
Behavioral Associate
Merakey
11.2009 - 03.2012
Care Associate, Therapeutic Support Staff.
Staffing Plus
08.2007 - 11.2009
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Wordworth Academy
08.2006 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Special Education
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Minor English
The Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Olney High School
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