Rakena golden
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience in both rural and urban settings. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered behavior therapist
Rainbow Steps
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Visited clients at home, school, and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Helped teach important social, play, and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
Teacher
Childtime Of Duluth
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Elementary Teacher
The Piedmont School Of Atlanta
07.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement and student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments and evaluated, corrected, and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapyland
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plans.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Collaborated with the client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Receptionist
Savannah State University Counseling Center
Savannah, Ga
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA12.2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Safety Awareness
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaborative Environments
- Learning Strategies
- Developing Social Skills
- Class Engagement
- Instructional Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement Planning
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
The Piedmont School Of Atlanta
07.2022 - Current
Registered behavior therapist
Rainbow Steps
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapyland
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher
Childtime Of Duluth
01.2020 - 07.2022
Receptionist
Savannah State University Counseling Center
01.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Behavior Analysis
Savannah State University
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