Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Qualifications
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Shanna E. Tchida

Georgetown

Summary

Over 12 years of experience in law enforcement. Teaching experience in varied topics such as drug education, general police procedures and law enforcement. Experience in providing ABA-based therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Professional and passionate in providing quality service to clients and their families.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Victim Advocate

Hope Alliance
05.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Just One of the Kids ABA
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
  • Performed ongoing data collection and analysis to measure the effectiveness of implemented interventions, making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Enhanced treatment effectiveness by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, social workers, and teachers.
  • Contributed to a supportive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, resources, and feedback with fellow therapists.
  • Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, effective time management skills, and reliable attendance at work-related events such as meetings or trainings.
  • Supported clients in achieving personal goals, providing consistent encouragement and celebrating milestones.

Registered Behavior Therapist

ABA Connect
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided direct one-on-one ABA therapy to clients to acquire specific skills targeted in the client's behavior intervention plan
  • Observed and collect accurate data on client's behavior and performance, monitoring the client's progress and the BIPs efficacy
  • Nurtured client’s social skills through focused interactions with other clients and therapists
  • Communicated client’s progress with BCBA, lead therapist, and parents
  • Utilize safe and appropriate management and guidance procedures when engaging with the client
  • Maintained clean and safe environment for client

Police Officer

Georgetown Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Company Overview: City of Georgetown, Texas
  • Responsible for patrol, crime prevention, crime detection, and crime suppression within the city
  • First female in Department history to be assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team
  • First female in Department history to be assigned to the Traffic Unit
  • Assumed responsibility for the Georgetown Police Explorer program and facilitated one of the most successful Explorer fundraisers in Department history
  • Became a field training officer and assisted in the instruction of numerous new police officers
  • Completed the highly specialized training to be assigned to the Department’s Crash Investigation Team and assisted in numerous complex investigations of fatal crashes
  • Responsible for multiple narcotics arrests based on strong investigative skills
  • Developed a bullying prevention program for the Georgetown Independent School District
  • City of Georgetown, Texas

Deputy Sheriff / Corrections, Community Services, and Patrol

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Company Overview: Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Served in numerous divisions to include Corrections, Community Services, Project Spotlight, and Patrol
  • Created the first Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Police Academy
  • Instructed Drug Abuse Resistance Education to elementary school students
  • Routinely carried out public presentations for diverse groups
  • Supervised over 70 high risk offenders in a correctional environment
  • Corpus Christi, Texas

Education

Psychology -

Austin Community College
Austin, Texas
02.2025

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Teaching Ability

Certification

  • Registered Behavior Therapist - BCBA
  • Advanced Peace Officer Certification – TCOLE
  • Child Safety Seat Inspector - NHTSA
  • Basic Instructor Proficiency - TCOLE
  • Intermediate Peace Officer Certification – TCOLE
  • Basic Peace Officer Certification – TCOLE

Accomplishments

  • Georgetown Police Chief’s Award for Leadership, 2010

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to lead from the front, promote good will, and develop others., Enjoy working with diverse groups to accomplish objectives and ensure a safe environment., Excellent communication skills across all mediums and regardless of the audience. Ability to connect with diverse groups regardless of the topic or issue., Demonstrated ability to convey information to others in a clear manner that imparts knowledge professionally. Strong ability to engage diverse groups in the learning experience.

Timeline

Victim Advocate

Hope Alliance
05.2024 - 01.2025

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Just One of the Kids ABA
02.2023 - 07.2023

Registered Behavior Therapist

ABA Connect
01.2021 - 01.2022

Police Officer

Georgetown Police Department
01.2003 - 01.2011

Deputy Sheriff / Corrections, Community Services, and Patrol

Nueces County Sheriff’s Office
01.1998 - 01.2003

Psychology -

Austin Community College
Shanna E. Tchida