SAMANTHA SPENCER
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Experienced professional with a bachelor's degree in Experimental Psychology and 3+ years working with various children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Passionate about helping students achieve their goals and become the best version of themselves despite risk factors. Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy, Data analysis, and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Horry County School District (MBE)
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided AEA support for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Worked with over 2o Special Needs students ranging from 8 to 13 years old.
- Assisted students in learning Social Skills, Life Skills, Executive Functioning, and academics.
- Provided support to students in various settings in school, ranging from 1 on 1, pull-out small groups, and push-in classroom support.
- Implemented student's specific Behavior intervention plan and IEP goals.
- Collected and recorded accurate data on students’ daily progress.
- Worked with teachers, behavior interventionists, case managers, and administrators to help advocate for students.
- Responsible for direct supervision and safety of students worked with.
- Worked in high-stress situations, requiring quick and calm reactions.
- Showed patience, kindness, and empathy while working with special needs students from various backgrounds.
- Required eye for detail and recognizing potential factors or triggers that could hinder child’s attitude or focus.
- Formed meaningful relationships with students and teachers to build trust and support for Special needs individuals.
Volunteer teacher
Community Psychology Practicum, Hand Middle School
Columbia, SC
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Led small group of students in the classroom.
- Discussed coping mechanisms and life lessons with students facing challenging obstacles in and outside the classroom.
- Created weekly lesson plans with little oversight
- Responsible for watching students in classroom without teacher present
- Advocated for Students in Poverty, students mental health, and provided low-income students with resources to succeed
Camp Counselor
YMCA, YMCA Campobello Gramling Middle School
Campobello, SC
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for Supervising 20 to 25 camp counselors at a time
- Provided a healthy, safe, and enjoyable experience for the campers
- Worked with employees on planning creative activities and implementing daily programs
- Offered good leadership qualities and flexibility when things didn't always go as planned.
Camp Counselor
Boys and Girls Club of the Upstate, Earl Elementary
Landrum, SC
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Responded to emergencies with basic wound care and other first aid treatments
- Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment
- Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and preventing accidents
- Provided a positive role model example for all campers.
Behavioral Analyst Therapist assistant
The Ridley family
Columbia, SC
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsible for a 17 year old Autistic boy
- Worked in home with the patient and family
- Worked diligently on maintaining strict daily routines
- Assisted with home life and school life
- Conditioned negative behaviors the patient had
- Required patience, discipline and encouragement.
Student Volunteer
O.P. Earl Elementary School
Landrum, SC
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Volunteered half of the day Monday through Friday
- Worked with a variety of special needs students with differing ages and learning disorders
- Followed directions and worked under the Special Needs Teacher
- Provided extra support for special needs students in the classroom
- Lead morning warm ups and daily routines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Patience
- Teamwork
- Written and Oral Communication
- Data Analysis
- Instructional Support
- Ability to Adapt
- ABA Techniques
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Horry County School District (MBE)
10.2020 - 07.2022
Volunteer teacher
Community Psychology Practicum, Hand Middle School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Camp Counselor
YMCA, YMCA Campobello Gramling Middle School
05.2019 - 08.2019
Camp Counselor
Boys and Girls Club of the Upstate, Earl Elementary
05.2018 - 08.2018
Behavioral Analyst Therapist assistant
The Ridley family
04.2017 - 08.2017
Student Volunteer
O.P. Earl Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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