Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Technician
Jenks Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Case Manager/Life Skills Coach
Positive Changes Behavioral
05.2021 - 08.2023
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Psychiatric Technician
Saint Frances Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022
Charted on each patient daily.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Paraprofessional
Glenpool Middle School
08.2018 - 12.2020
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs.
Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Paraprofessional
Jenks Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
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