Ruby Davis
Rahway
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in child development and individualized treatment planning. Focused on fostering safe and nurturing environments while collaborating with families to enhance educational outcomes and communication strategies. Proven ability to implement positive reinforcement techniques that promote children's skill development and independence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ABA Therapist
Flywheel Centers
Edison
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborated with families to enhance client support and communication strategies.
- Utilized behavior modification techniques to promote skill development and independence.
- Maintained safe, supportive environment during therapy sessions to foster client engagement and progress.
- Created visual supports, including schedules and choice boards, to enhance client understanding and facilitate communication.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills, including turn taking and initiating peer interactions, to promote meaningful relationships.
- Developed and implemented ABA treatment plans based on assessment data and behavioral goals.
Resource Parent
DCF
Cranford
04.2009 - 06.2025
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
Special Education Teacher's Aide
GHR Education
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Head Teacher
Chestnut Street Learning Center
06.2011 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJSkills
- Nutrition planning
- Self-care awareness
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Transportation coordination
- First aid and CPR
- Client advocacy
- Family support
- Family services
- Adaptability
- Crisis management
- Group instruction
- Individualized treatment planning
- Behavior reduction
- Self-management strategies
- Autism spectrum
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Flywheel Centers
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher's Aide
GHR Education
01.2024 - 01.2025
Head Teacher
Chestnut Street Learning Center
06.2011 - 01.2025
Resource Parent
DCF
04.2009 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Thomas Edison State University