Futurist and Humanist leader who will equip individuals for success in their academic, professional and personal lives, dedicated to strengthening and empowering families
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavioral Technician
Best Behavioral Solutions
Sebring, Florida
02.2022 - 04.2023
Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
Recorded treatment plan administration using logs and progress reports.
Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
Educational Consultant/Tutor Mentor
Self Employed
Remote
03.2016 - 10.2021
Tutor for secondary and adult education
Developed instructional material used by instructors and educators.
Investigated and documented performance of educators and support team members and identified areas requiring improvement.
Coached students on making decisions on colleges and career choices.
Assessed potential success of current and proposed programs and maintained compliance with various board regulations.
Advised teaching staff and administration about curriculum development and use of material and equipment.
Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes, including performance metrics and measurements.
Met with vendors to check available curriculum plans and related materials supporting course objectives.
Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
Team Leader, Dean, Trainer, Teacher, Facilitator
Polk Schools
Bartow, FL
01.2000 - 03.2017
Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Educated students on core principles and advanced concepts of mathematics.
Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Used school and public library resources to provide extra educational opportunities for students.
Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level science students.
Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of Social Science curriculums.
Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for all students.
Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
Developed class learning plans to meet all district and statement requirements for instruction.
Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
Led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
Developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes promptly to provide quick feedback.
Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties.
Translated operational directives into program roadmaps.
Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering or requisition of depleted or low-level stock.
Tracked class attendance and student progress.
Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students.
Taught Social Science courses, including Psychology to diverse class of hundreds of students.
Provided continuous evaluation of program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements.
Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials.
ESOL Adjunct Adult Education Professor
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL
03.2015 - 07.2015
Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.
Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population.
Collaborated with graduate student assistants on development of classroom material.
Kept office hours to help students with questions and educational support.
Wrote and filed reports detailing course activities and student progress.
Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals.
Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
Applied diverse array of assessment methods to track student performance and subject matter comprehension, documenting results in automated reporting system.
Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
Instructed students in classroom and lecture environments and explained importance of speech delivery and presentation.
Completed recordings via video and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering all required topics and learning objectives.
Coordinated development of effective education programs through successful collaboration with colleagues and administrators.
Assisted students in achieving completion of learning objectives.
Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
Presented ESOL courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students were retaining class material.
Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
Developed course syllabus outlining standards, material, grading and progression for students.
Education
Working Towards Certificate - Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
Mental Health/Behavioral Health Case Manager at ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral SolutionsMental Health/Behavioral Health Case Manager at ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions