Teena Crain Szymanski
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seeking a position as a Special Education Multicategorical Teacher. Dedicated educator with expertise in ABA techniques and data collection. Proven track record of supporting students in mastering IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan goals.
Results-driven educator with experience in one-on-one and multiple student support. Expertise in implementing behavior intervention plans, assisting with conducting functional assessments, and providing comprehensive training for team members. Committed to fostering positive learning environments and enhancing student outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Teachers For Tomorrow
Columbia, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Completed assigned readings and homework, (105 hours) enhancing understanding of subject matter.
- Completed and passed: Special Education:
Foundational Knowledge Praxis 5355 - Completed and passed Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis 5625
Registered Behavior Technician
Amergis
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for children with autism spectrum disorders.
- Collaborated with families to ensure consistency in behavioral strategies at home.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions to reinforce positive behaviors and skills.
Office Manager/Registered Behavior Technician
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Created/implemented universal training tracking sheet for all 32 employees: all 32 employees 100% up to date—9 computer-based training programs
- Maintain 27 RBT’s renewal certificate, scheduled, processed and updated in Symplr system
- Managed tracking and training of 6 new Behavior Therapists from BT infancy to passing of RBT exam (8-step process)
- Led and organized all 32 employees scheduling initial and renewing CPR training
- Organized and scheduled 12 employees on renewing and initial Safety Care Training
Registered Behavior Technician
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Working 1:1 with 4 students (individual periods) (severely challenging behaviors) (high school age) utilizing ABA techniques 37.0 hours weekly in a Department of Education (DOE) (Richland 2) setting
- Aid students academically towards meeting and mastering Behavior Intervention Plan goals
- Support 4 student’s needs daily performing functional assessments and collecting data and focusing positive replacement behaviors directed at meeting Behavior Intervention Plan goals
- Provide ABA training with fellow Teacher Assistant’s in a Special Education Setting
Registered Behavior Technician in a Master Substitute Position/BCBA-Student
Portland State University
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Completed Verified Course Sequence Program (33 credit hours), earned Graduate Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis, Portland State University (3.70 GPA)
- Working 1:1 and 2:1 with students utilizing ABA techniques 35.0 hours weekly in a Department of Education (DOE) setting
- Aid students academically towards meeting and mastering Individual Education Plan goals
- Support student’s needs daily performing functional assessments and collecting data and focusing positive replacement behaviors directed at meeting Behavior Intervention Plan goals
- Fill substitute positions island wide on Oahu for absent RBT’s n DOE setting on a daily/weekly notice
Registered Behavior Technician
Pearl City High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Working one-on-one with student utilizing ABA techniques 27.5 hours weekly
- Aid student academically towards meeting and mastering Individual Education Plan goals
- Support student’s needs daily performing functional assessments and collecting data and focusing positive replacement behaviors directed at meeting Behavior Intervention Plan goals
Registered Behavior Technician 2.0 Supervisor Online Course
Behavior University
04.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed 40-hour online course
- Completed Initial Competency Examination 12 May 2020
- Completed and PASSED Pearson Vue RBT Certification Examination
Language and Cultural Assistant
IES Parque de Lisboa Bilingual School
Alcorcon, Spain
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Instructed Biology, total of 50 students ranging from 9th – 12th grade minimum of 1-2 periods of six daily, four times a week
- Instructed Geology, total of 80 students ranging from 9th – 12th grade minimum of 3 periods of six daily, four times a week
- Instructed English Literature to total of 60 students in 2 Bachillerato (Baccalaureate - preparatory to university) 2 periods of six daily, one time a week
- Develop 16 hours of lesson plans in English, for Spanish students aiding in the development and mastery of the English language in specific areas of study: Biology, Geology, and English Literature
Graduate with Distinction, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed 130 online course hours towards garnering TEFL Certificate
- Completed 20 hours of student Practicum Teaching at Honolulu Community College English Language Learner Options (HELLO)
Graduated Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Specialized in Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Completed 6 credit hours towards completing Dissertation Manuscript
- Successfully orally defended dissertation defense 10 July 2019
Doctoral Candidate, Ed.D Organizational Leadership
Argosy University
Honolulu, Hawaii
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Completed 30 credit hours course work in Organizational Leadership
Part-time Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Instructor
Aiea High School
Aiea, Hawaii
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Instructed a total of 100 students ranging from 9th – 12th grade minimum of 3 periods of six daily, three times a week
- Areas of study instructed: Aerospace Science, Leadership Development, Physical Training, Drill and ceremony procedures
- Developed and maintained extracurricular field trip readiness log for 30 fields trips per school year, 3 per month for 45 students, ensuring Department of Education compliance
Ed.D Student
Maxwell Air Force Base
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Completed 24 credit hours course work in Organizational Leadership
Terminal Leave upon Retiring with Honorable Discharge from USAF
09.2012 - 12.2012
Instructor/Personnel Coordinator/12 Agency Organization Education and Training Monitor
Airman Leadership School (ALS) and Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
02.2011 - 08.2012
- Personally requested by Commander for 12 Agency Organization Training Manager; transformed neglected program in only 2 months—zero findings during Pacific Air Force Unit Compliance Inspection
- Self-taught on two comprehensive training program computer systems in only 2 weeks; performed inspections on 12 agencies, found 100+ discrepancies—all corrected/in inspection order
- Created/implemented universal training tracking sheet for all 12 agencies; all 12 agencies 100% up to date—100% ready to deploy
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Education, Specializing in Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
Phoenix, Arizona 03.2019 - 07/2019
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Doctoral Candidate
Argosy University
Honolulu, Hawaii 10.2013 - 03/2019
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base
AlabamaMaster of Business Administration Degree - Health Care Management
Touro University
Cypress, CaliforniaBachelor of Science Degree - Social Psychology
Park University
Parkville, MissouriAssociate in Science Degree - Social Psychology
Park University
Parkville, MissouriAssociate of Applied Science Degree -
Allied Health Sciences, Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AlabamaSkills
- ABA training
- Behavior intervention plans
- Data collection
- Employee training
- IEP goal tracking
- Effective communication
- Universal training implementation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Organizational skills
- Treatment implementation
- Verbal behavior training
- Group instruction
- Token economy systems
- Natural environment training
- Session preparation
- Incidental teaching
- Direct instruction
- Transition planning
- Peer-mediated instruction
- Data collection and analysis
- Picture exchange communication system
- Reinforcement procedures
- Community-based instruction
- Augmentative communication devices
- Error correction techniques
- Self-management strategies
- Client engagement
- Prompting strategies
- Collaboration with professionals
- Behavior modification techniques
- Social skills development
- Activity schedules
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
Certification
- Graduate Certificate Applied Behavior Analysis, Portland State University, 21 June 2023
- Registered Behavior Technician Certificate, Behavior University, April 2020
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate, Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE), 2019
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, GoLeanSixSigma, Certificate # 22481854, October 2017
- Community College of the Air Force Instructor Certification (CIC)- Level III, Community College of the Air Force, August 2011
- Professional Manager Certificate, Community College of the Air Force, January 2011
- Occupational Instructor Certificate, Community College of the Air Force, January 2007
- Academic Instructor Course, Alabama, Community College of the Air Force, May 2005
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi Member March 2020- current
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member January 2021- current
TRAINING
- Epidemiology Prevention and Infection Control School, July 2003
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Level License #B1032261, February 1995 – March 2013
Timeline
Student
Teachers For Tomorrow
07.2025 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Amergis
12.2024 - Current
Office Manager/Registered Behavior Technician
06.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
11.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Behavior Technician in a Master Substitute Position/BCBA-Student
Portland State University
08.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Pearl City High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician 2.0 Supervisor Online Course
Behavior University
04.2020 - 04.2020
Language and Cultural Assistant
IES Parque de Lisboa Bilingual School
01.2020 - 03.2020
Graduate with Distinction, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
09.2019 - 12.2019
Graduated Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Specialized in Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
04.2019 - 07.2019
Doctor of Philosophy - Education, Specializing in Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
03.2019 - 07/2019
Doctoral Candidate, Ed.D Organizational Leadership
Argosy University
05.2018 - 03.2019
Part-time Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Instructor
Aiea High School
01.2016 - 05.2018
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership, Doctoral Candidate
Argosy University
10.2013 - 03/2019
Ed.D Student
Maxwell Air Force Base
05.2013 - 12.2015
Terminal Leave upon Retiring with Honorable Discharge from USAF
09.2012 - 12.2012
Instructor/Personnel Coordinator/12 Agency Organization Education and Training Monitor
Airman Leadership School (ALS) and Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
02.2011 - 08.2012
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base
Master of Business Administration Degree - Health Care Management
Touro University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Social Psychology
Park University
Associate in Science Degree - Social Psychology
Park University
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Allied Health Sciences, Community College of the Air Force