Dedicated and mindful Behavior Therapist offers passionate and informed support for students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Alice E Grady Elementary School
Elmsford, NY
09.2021 - 08.2023
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Lightbridge Academy
Elmsford, NY
03.2021 - 08.2023
Encouraged students to interact positively and calmly solve disputes.
Kept class space organized, clean and learning-focused for optimal student development.
Monitored children in classroom spaces, common areas and on playground to maintain optimal safety.
Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
Behavior Therapist
Aspire Living and Learning
Stamford, CT
08.2023 - Current
Maintaining a safe, organized, and therapeutic environment to enhance student's comfort.
Implementing behavior intervention plans to motivate and help students reach their highest potential.
Assessing student's needs and building customized solutions for behavior issues while establishing individual targets and goals.
Minimizing negative habits.
Teacher's Aide
Alice E Grady Elementary School
Elmsford, NY
09.2017 - 07.2021
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Teacher's Aide
Pelham Children's Center
Pelham, NY
03.2019 - 07.2020
Assisted in developing programs and activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Teacher's Assistant
Family YMCA at Tarrytown
Tarrytown, NY
11.2017 - 08.2018
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Family Services of Westchester
White Plains, New York
09.2016 - 08.2017
Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Pelham School District
Pelham, NY
03.2016 - 06.2016
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
Child Care Assistant
Susan and Rachel's Home Childcare
White Plains, New York
10.2015 - 02.2016
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
School Counselor Intern
Benjamin Turner Middle School
Mount Vernon, New York
09.2013 - 05.2015
Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Education
Advance Certificate - Crisis Prevention And Intervention
SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY
05.2023
Master of Science - School Counseling
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY
08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
05.2008
No Degree - Career Counseling
Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
11.2021 - 06.2024
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Patience and Positive Attitude
Relationship Building
Supervision
Goal Setting
Special education
Empathy
Teacher assistance
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Behavior Therapist - Aspire Living and Learning
08.2023 - Current
Westchester Community College - No Degree, Career Counseling
11.2021 - 06.2024
Certified Teacher Assistant - Alice E Grady Elementary School
09.2021 - 08.2023
Daycare Assistant Teacher - Lightbridge Academy
03.2021 - 08.2023
Teacher's Aide - Pelham Children's Center
03.2019 - 07.2020
Teacher's Assistant - Family YMCA at Tarrytown
11.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher's Aide - Alice E Grady Elementary School
09.2017 - 07.2021
Preschool Assistant Teacher - Family Services of Westchester
09.2016 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-5 - Pelham School District
03.2016 - 06.2016
Child Care Assistant - Susan and Rachel's Home Childcare
10.2015 - 02.2016
School Counselor Intern - Benjamin Turner Middle School
09.2013 - 05.2015
SUNY Empire State College - Advance Certificate, Crisis Prevention And Intervention
Mercy College - Master of Science, School Counseling
SUNY Empire State College - Bachelor of Science, Human Services
Westchester Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Human Services