Shiela Thomas
Prince George,VA
Summary
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center
Prince George, Virginia
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as discrete trial teaching and natural environment teaching.
Teacher's Assistant
Grafton Intergrated
Richmond, Virginia
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Lead Mental Health Technician
Poplar Springs Hospital
Petersburg, Virginia
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Coordinated with external agencies to facilitate community-based support for patients.
Lead House Manager
Foundation For Care LLC
Prince George, Virginia
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Monitored cleanliness of lobby, swimming pool and other common areas.
Line Cook
Burger King
Exmore, Virginia
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Business Owner
Shiela Thomas
Exmore, Virginia
08.2001 - 06.2014
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
Education
Pharmacy Technician
Eastern Shore Community College
Accomac, VA07-2015
High School Diploma -
Northampton High School
Eastville, VA06-1989
Early Childhood Education
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Intervention management
- Behavior treatment plans
- Incidental teaching strategies
- Discrete trial teaching
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Arrowwood Addiction Treatment Center
03.2024 - 01.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Grafton Intergrated
09.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Mental Health Technician
Poplar Springs Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2023
Lead House Manager
Foundation For Care LLC
08.2018 - 10.2020
Line Cook
Burger King
05.2014 - 06.2018
Business Owner
Shiela Thomas
08.2001 - 06.2014
Pharmacy Technician
Eastern Shore Community College
High School Diploma -
Northampton High School
Early Childhood Education
Norfolk State University