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Teandra A. Richards

Teandra A. Richards

Tucson,AZ

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

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Technician

Proud Moments ABA
New York, NY
09.2018 - 01.2020

Worked collaboratively with a BCBA supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy. Arrived on time and prepared therapy sessions. Delivered 1:1 instruction consistent with best practice in ABA therapy. Collected detailed behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions and input into an electronic device, logging all hours and data accurately. Very responsive to the needs and direction of clients, their families and supervisors.

Care Manager

Willow Gardens Memory Care
New Rochelle, NY
11.2017 - 12.2018

Front-line leadership role within a residential care setting. Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations. Served as liaison between management, clinical staff, and the community.

Administrative Assistant ( Temp )

Fancy Feet Dance Studio
Bronx, NY
08.2016 - 09.2017
Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail. Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner.

Caretaker

Family Care Plus
Stratford, CT
08.2015 - 02.2016
Treated two chronic care patients, handled medication, wound care and nutrition. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Also coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Direct Care Counselor ( Temp )

SCO Family Services
Bronx, NY
03.2011 - 02.2012

Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions. Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as toileting, brushing teeth and general hygiene. Communicated regularly with family members and significant others during the treatment process.

Residential Aide (Temp)

Services for the underserved
Bronx, NY
08.2010 - 02.2011
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.

Administrative Assistant (Temp)

Unique People Services
Bronx, NY
04.2009 - 08.2010

Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients. Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Education

Master of Science - Hospital Administration

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY
12.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

LaGuardia Community College
Queens,NY
06.2017

Doctor of Healthcare Administration -

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

M.D. - Medicine

University of Anguilla School of Medicine
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • Psychiatric population familiarity
  • Parenting skills educator
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Superior communication skills
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Family therapy aptitude
  • Outreach programming specialist
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's familiarity
  • Behavioral Health

Accomplishments

  • Urology RWG Lead with Medical Students Advisory Board, International Journal of Clinical Research
  • Director of SLT & travel of Medlife, at the Saint Vincent and Grenadines Chapter within SJSM
  • Voluntarily created and implemented Bi-weekly workshops, for teens who have siblings with Mental disabilities and mental illnesses.
  • A moderator at Laguardia Community College, second Annual Social Science Student, and Faculty Psychology Conference. In the Fall of 2012 where I performed duties as Psychology club president.
  • Led research on the psychology of music with colleagues Fall 2012

Certification

  • Peer Review Certified

Timeline

Behavioral Technician

Proud Moments ABA
09.2018 - 01.2020

Care Manager

Willow Gardens Memory Care
11.2017 - 12.2018

Administrative Assistant ( Temp )

Fancy Feet Dance Studio
08.2016 - 09.2017

Caretaker

Family Care Plus
08.2015 - 02.2016

Direct Care Counselor ( Temp )

SCO Family Services
03.2011 - 02.2012

Residential Aide (Temp)

Services for the underserved
08.2010 - 02.2011

Administrative Assistant (Temp)

Unique People Services
04.2009 - 08.2010

Master of Science - Hospital Administration

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

LaGuardia Community College

Doctor of Healthcare Administration -

Walden University

M.D. - Medicine

University of Anguilla School of Medicine
  • Peer Review Certified
Teandra A. Richards