PAULA ERSKINE
HUNTSVILLE,AL
Summary
Goal-oriented professional driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
On My Way Home Family Enrichment Services
Harvest, Alabama
01.2017 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented behavior plans to promote positive behaviors in students.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the function of problem behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to students with challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Assisted teachers in implementing evidence-based interventions for students who display challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and community stakeholders to create a safe learning environment for all students.
- Utilized data collection methods such as frequency counts, duration recording, and ABC charts to monitor student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student's goals, objectives, and intervention strategies used.
- Observed student behavior in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to develop appropriate strategies for addressing any issues that arise.
- Facilitated group activities designed to encourage social skills development among students with special needs.
Autism Specialist
Flourish Behavioral Health
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Developed individualized education plans for students with autism spectrum disorder, based on their strengths and weaknesses.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to create strategies and interventions tailored to each student's needs.
- Conducted assessments of students' abilities, including cognitive, social and emotional, adaptive functioning, language development, and academic skills.
- Facilitated parent training sessions to teach parents how to best support their children at home.
- Advised teachers on effective methods for teaching students with autism spectrum disorder in the general education setting.
- Created an inclusive environment by collaborating with educators from all disciplines within the school system.
- Coordinated transition services for students transitioning into postsecondary settings or adult life after high school graduation.
- Engaged in professional development activities related to autism spectrum disorder topics such as communication, social skills development, self-regulation strategies and assistive technology.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide updates on student progress and discuss goals for future growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Monroe College
New York, NY06-2023
Associate of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY01-2019
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Teacher Support
- Organizational ability
- Strategy Development
- Documentation
- Continuous professional development
Accomplishments
- Presidents List
- Deans List
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Autism Specialist
Flourish Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 06.2023
Behavior Interventionist
On My Way Home Family Enrichment Services
01.2017 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science -
Monroe College
Associate of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Monroe College
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