Seasoned Response to Intervention Specialist successful at developing and implementing strategies that promote a love of learning and increase academic performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Therapist
The Warren Center
03.2020 - Current
Improved family involvement in therapeutic process by providing parent education and support.
Conducted thorough assessments to identify specific developmental delays and inform treatment strategies.
Utilized a strengths-based approach when working with families, focusing on abilities rather than deficits.
Advocated for children within community settings, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and supports.
Regularly communicated with team members about each child''s progress, sharing insights and collaborating on adjustments as needed.
Early Intervention Specialist (EIS)
Early Child Interventionist (ECI) Dallas Center
01.2013 - 03.2020
Coordinate services for disabled or delayed children from birth to age 3 to create an academic, social and psychological support structure
Provide direct in-home therapy, such as planning/organizing individualized activities, and educating and advising parents
Serve as a service coordinator, providing services as well as coordinating assistance from appropriate local and state resources
Conduct assessments, Battle Development Inventory-2 and Hawaii Early Learning Profile to determine a client's eligibility for services.
Collaborated with families to develop tailored intervention plans, resulting in improved child outcomes.
Supported families in navigating complex systems of care by offering information on available resources and facilitating connections with appropriate providers.
ABA Coach
Easter Seals
07.2012 - 01.2013
Conduct ABA Therapy to children with Autism, to accomplish set goals
Plan, created and taught age appropriate curriculum to both children with autism and typically developing.
Teacher Assistant
TCU Miller Speech and Hearing Clinic
02.2012 - 05.2012
Completed 40 practicum hours in an inclusion preschool, teaching and creating lesson plans
Student Clinician
TCU Miller Speech and Hearing Clinic
01.2010 - 05.2012
Completed 75 hours of clinical practicum with 3 different deaf clients
Set speech, language and auditory goals
Utilized games and oral motor skills drills to achieve successful learning goals
Assessed clients, created lesson plans and taught the lesson.
Education
Master of Science - Habilitation of The Deaf
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2012
Skills
American sign language (ASL) at the immediate level (7 years)
Medical Office Experience
Time Management
Teaching Experience
Classroom Experience
Curriculum Development
Sales Experience
Customer Service
Phone Etiquette
Microsoft Office
Developmental Disabilities Experience
Autism Experience
Experience with Children
Classroom Management
Data Collection
Special Education
Play-Based Learning
Child development expertise
Continuing Education Commitment
Family-Centered Approach
Individualized Family Service Plans
Cognitive Skills Enhancement
IEP development
Organizational Skills
Family guidance
Parent Communication
Strategic Planning
Individualized support
Flexible approach
Continuous professional development
Early Childhood Education
Assessments
Family advisement
Education plan management
Therapist collaboration
HIPAA Compliance
Cognitive Behavioral Management
Documentation
One-on-one support
Documentation And Reporting
Care Plan Evaluation
Certification
CPR, First Aid and AED, 05/01/20
Intake experience, 01/01/20, I would make the first contact with families schedule face-to-face meetings to explain what our company could possibly provide if child is eligible. I would conduct developmental screening's to obtain more information on the child's needs.
City
Dallas
State
TX
Zip
75201
Assessments
Knowledge of Early Childhood Development, Highly Proficient, 07/01/19, Measures a candidate's knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/554a03b8db101e6d4c21741fe11898e2eed53dc074545cb7
Supervisory Skills: Directing Others, Expert, 08/01/19, Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/a0052b481846352c87b7b21b9e7d2405
Sales Skills: Influence & Negotiation, Highly Proficient, 05/01/19, Using influence and negotiation techniques to engage with and persuade customers., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/50656143d7149aaa9c90ead3e6b4ee90eed53dc074545cb7
Knowledge of Early Childhood Development, Expert, 02/01/20, Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/c04d004b4374f4e1017d47cfd9779839eed53dc074545cb7
Building Relationships for Childcare Providers, Expert, 01/01/20, Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0-3., https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/8d041c49edf07d7bc0d4bca0377acf22eed53dc074545cb7
Personal Information
Title: Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) - Early Child Interventionest (ECI)