Shereka Nottingham
Summary
To obtain a position as a Behavioral Health Technician where I can apply my training in psychology, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based behavioral support to promote healthy development, emotional regulation, and positive outcomes for children and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Paraprofessional
Wellspring Living
04.2023 - Current
- Provide support in assisting in the teaching of Math/Science and English /Arts
- Assist in the development and facilitation of a curriculum focused on life skills
- Assist in monitoring educational partnerships
- Adhere to schedule activities and time lines
- Actively participate in program activities
- Field trip/College tour coordinator
- Maintain accurate and up to date records.
- Complete accurate and detailed administrative functions (EHR, Infinite Campus)
- Complete accurate and detailed academic support documentation daily
- Participate as a team member in applying service plans, safety plans, behavior plans, and response plans
- Serves as parent liaison for Title One Family and parent Engagement
- Engage with participants and develop intentional relationships
- Manage interpersonal conflicts with tactful and constructive communication.
- Provide support and crisis help
Autism Paraprofessional
The Rise Schools
09.2023 - 06.2023
- Assist in delivering quality instruction/lessons created by teachers.
- Provides instructional support within the special education and general education classroom as needed in order to meet student’s needs.
- Communicates high expectations for behavior by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing rules and consequences.
- Escorts, assist and or supervise students during transition.
- Attended IEP meetings
- Maintain accurate and up to date records.
Lead Teacher K- 2nd Grade
Special Needs Schools Special of Gwinnett
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed interactive lesson plans to deliver high quality special education instruction in an emotionally impaired classroom of 8 children
- Manage students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support student’s self-control
- Assess students’ skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching
- Plans particular to each students’ abilities
- Differentiated instruction for multiple grade levels and special needs disorders
Paraprofessional ASD Level 3, SLD 2nd Grade
Gwinnett County Schools
Gwinnett
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Assist with implementing state required curriculum.
- Transitioning and supporting ASD kids grades K-2nd
- Collects weekly data on each student
- Maintains computerized updates to parents
- Taught behavioral and social skills
- Proctor for statewide testing
Assistant Teacher Kindergarten
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Decatur, GA
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Assist with implementing state required curriculum.
- Conducts parent teacher conferences
- Maintain safe environments conducive to is learning and emotional
- Maintain weekly computerized updates to parents
- Teach behavioral and social skills
- Performed G Kids for the state of Georgia
Teacher Kindergarten
Atlanta Preparatory Academy
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Created and assisted with implementing weekly lesson plans based on the Georgia Standards.
- Conducts parent teacher conferences
- Full implementation of Imagine It (Open Court Reading) and Saxon Math
- Maintain weekly computerized updates to parents
- Maintains weekly observations for a classroom of 21.
Education
A.A. - Computer Information System
Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro, GA01-2004
B.S. - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08-2026
Skills
- Classroom assistance
- Instructional planning
- Safety procedures
- Social skills development
Certification
- CITI Program: Human Subjects Research Training Completed
- June 2026-Capella University
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Trauma Informed Certified
Timeline
Autism Paraprofessional
The Rise Schools
09.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Paraprofessional
Wellspring Living
04.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher K- 2nd Grade
Special Needs Schools Special of Gwinnett
10.2019 - 07.2021
Paraprofessional ASD Level 3, SLD 2nd Grade
Gwinnett County Schools
07.2016 - 10.2019
Assistant Teacher Kindergarten
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
01.2013 - 07.2016
Teacher Kindergarten
Atlanta Preparatory Academy
01.2010 - 09.2013
A.A. - Computer Information System
Ogeechee Technical College
B.S. - Psychology
Capella University