Renee Brandon
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Competent and knowledgeable about behavioral health program requirements, support strategies and skill-building techniques. Focused on helping clients improve wellbeing and functioning by using my background in speech language pathology to facilitate communication either verbally or using a AAC device/PECS.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Lewiston Public School
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Behavioral Health Technician
Pathways Of Maine
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients
- Completed reports on client progress
- Facilitated on-site activities, peer interactions, and outings for clients.
Veterinary Receptionist
Lakeville Animal Clinic
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Responded to emergencies, helping patients in distress and identifying support resources
- Used basic knowledge of medical terminology in daily office tasks
- Typed reports and correspondence, fostering internal and external communication
- Comforted patients by anticipating anxieties and answering questions
- Managed calendar of events and schedules, coordinating appointments for staff members.
Child Care Provider
Kiddie Time Childcare Center
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Facilitated reading groups and activities to encourage inclusive and engaged learning
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
- Supervised, evaluated and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Deck Manager
Bear Paddle Swim School
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
- Developed training modules and documentation to train staff
- Identified operational process inefficiencies to recommend necessary improvements.
Education
Communication Sciences And Disorders -
Aurora University
Aurora, ILSkills
- Verbal Communication
- AAC Device/PECS
- Medical Terminology
- Emergency First Aid/CPR
- Lesson Planning
- Reading Group Facilitation
- Behavior Management
Certification
- BHP Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Safety Care Certification
- ED Tech III Certification
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Lewiston Public School
09.2023 - 01.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
Pathways Of Maine
01.2023 - 09.2023
Veterinary Receptionist
Lakeville Animal Clinic
06.2020 - 12.2022
Child Care Provider
Kiddie Time Childcare Center
06.2019 - 10.2019
Deck Manager
Bear Paddle Swim School
10.2017 - 05.2019
Communication Sciences And Disorders -
Aurora University