Sushma Chhetri
Woodside,NY
Summary
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Instructor
Manhattan Childrens Center
07.2024 - Current
- Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using positive reinforcement strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Mentored new ABA instructors, sharing best practices and offering guidance for effective instruction.
RBT
Comprehensive Behavior Supports
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured safety of all individuals involved in the treatment process by implementing safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
RBT
Proud Moments ABA
09.2021 - Current
- Provided 1, 1 intervention for clients with autism spectrum disorder, following the specific guidelines of their individualized behavior plans.
- Implemented interventions outlined in behavior plans with precision and accuracy.
- Collaborated with other professionals including BCBA to ensure best practices are being implemented for each client.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or visual cues as needed to facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
- Implemented reinforcement strategies such as token economy systems or point systems to increase desirable behaviors while decreasing undesirable ones.
ABA Instructor
Manhattan Children's Center
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Direct teaching of skills to students and data collection on student responding.
- Provided direct instruction to children using Applied Behavior Analysis principles and techniques.
- Daily graphing and analysis of data and monitoring of student learning trends.
- Providing feedback and data to the teacher regarding social skills opportunities and parent concerns
- Preparing and organizing teaching materials and teaching settings daily
- Completing other classroom duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher
Direct Support Professional
Young Adults Institute
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality, Using effective communication skills & time management skills.
- Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support).
- Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility/ program structure.
- Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.
- Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
- Using foundational Teaching skills such as Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications.
- Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguard personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided.
DSP/TA
Anderson Center for Autism
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted and supervised individuals with autism with ADL skills in residential and school setting.
- Engaged participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities as appropriate.
- Maintained accurate records by collecting, compiling and submitting data in a timely manner to appropriate sources.
- Effectively communicate and coordinate with the Teacher in order to assist in daily lesson plans.
- Assisted the teacher in delivering daily lessons and assisted the students in completing their assigned tasks.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Samtse College of Education
12.2014
Bachelors in Science - Biology
Calcutta University
07.2013
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Communication skills
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom Management
- Individualized Instruction
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician
Timeline
Head Instructor
Manhattan Childrens Center
07.2024 - Current
RBT
Comprehensive Behavior Supports
11.2023 - Current
ABA Instructor
Manhattan Children's Center
02.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Young Adults Institute
10.2021 - 02.2023
RBT
Proud Moments ABA
09.2021 - Current
DSP/TA
Anderson Center for Autism
12.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelors in Science - Biology
Calcutta University
Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Education
Samtse College of Education
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