Tariegbere Chuks-Okonta
Katy
Summary
Experienced professional dedicated to helping clients meet their potential to function in society. Possesses excellent social and interpersonal communication skills to encourage patient comfort and relaxation. Skilled at coaching special needs individuals to achieve greater independence and confidence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectrum Of Hope
Katy, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Promoted generalization of learned behaviors across various settings, ensuring clients' success beyond clinical environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Katy, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Enhanced client's communication skills through the use of visual aids, social stories, and roleplaying activities.
Registered Behavior Technician
Apara Autism Center
Katy, TX
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Childcare Provider
Mrs. Ann Stephen
Houston, TX
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
Preschool Teacher
Bella Visions Montessori School
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Personal Tutor
Mrs. Irene Dubor
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education.
- Generated reports and provided feedback to students, supporting personal learning and development.
Personal Tutor
Mrs. Oluyomi Kayode
Houston, TX
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Kept and reviewed academic records for students to determine areas to cover in tutoring sessions.
- Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
- Identified student weaknesses to determine most useful tools to facilitate learning.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education.
Preschool Director
Pinnacle Crest International School
Port-harcourt, Rivers
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles
- Strengthened community engagement strategies to boost program outreach across Port-harcourt
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff
- Worked with special needs students to determine specific plans for success
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues
- Provided training and professional development for teachers
- Stayed up to date on regional preschool curriculum laws
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations
- Recruited new students for admission through marketing and events
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff
- Hired and trained new preschool employees
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
School Director
Royal Stars International School
Port-Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
09.2008 - 08.2015
- Provided detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each educator's responsibilities
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and guardians
- Collected confidential financial information from clients to construct comprehensive financial plans
- Maintained clients' treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers
- Maintained inventory of all care products and made sure equipment and selling areas were fully stocked and organized
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Education
Certification - Registered Behavior Technician
BACB
Houston, TX04.2023
Certification - Early Childhood Special Education
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
02.2019
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
02.2019
Diploma - Montessori Education
Modern Montessori International London
12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Science And Technology
07.2007
Skills
- Education staffing
- Early Childhood Education
- Staff training
- Budgeting
- Policy development
- Team building
- Customer service
- Organization
- Business operations
- MS Office
- Communications
- Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- Relationship development
- Teaching
- Special Education
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Child care
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Driver's license
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- RBT Certified
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Spectrum Of Hope
05.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Apara Autism Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
Childcare Provider
Mrs. Ann Stephen
03.2021 - 08.2021
Preschool Teacher
Bella Visions Montessori School
08.2020 - 10.2020
Personal Tutor
Mrs. Irene Dubor
06.2020 - 08.2020
Personal Tutor
Mrs. Oluyomi Kayode
10.2019 - 03.2020
Preschool Director
Pinnacle Crest International School
09.2016 - 06.2018
School Director
Royal Stars International School
09.2008 - 08.2015
Certification - Registered Behavior Technician
BACB
Certification - Early Childhood Special Education
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Diploma - Montessori Education
Modern Montessori International London
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Science And Technology