Toi Washington-Watkins
Dundalk,MD
Summary
Experienced ABA Therapist motivated to increase patient learning, communication and social skills. Creates customized programs according to learner's needs, tendencies and preferences to enhance progress and satisfaction. Offers one-on-one and group teaching sessions. Dedicated Preschool Teacher brings high energy, early intervention knowledge and dedication to preschoolers. Focused on planning diverse activities to enrich learning and promote individual growth. Encouraging, upbeat and motivated to positively impact students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ABA Therapist
Maryland ABA Consulting
Silver Spring, MD
06.2024 - Current
- Helping patients to decrease behavioral problems, developing treatment plans, identifying and implementing Targets, collect data, documenting patient status and outcomes
- Provided support for individuals transitioning into new settings such as school or home environments.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills such as turn taking, conversation maintenance, initiating interactions with peers.
- Created individualized treatment plans based on assessment results.
- Conducted assessments of child's current functioning level in areas such as communication, socialization, self-help skills, and academic performance.
Event & Activity Coordinator
Fleming Senior Center
Dundalk, MD
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate a daily, monthly 12 month calendar events for Seniors
- Coordinate activities of travel, presentations, and programs of Social
- Serves as Correspondence Secretary to Executive Board
- Evaluated existing processes and procedures for efficiency improvements.
- Ensured that all required documents were properly completed prior to submission.
- Drafted meeting agendas and facilitated meetings with internal teams and external partners.
- Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
Substitute Teacher K-12
Baltimore County Public Schools
Towson, MD
06.2019 - Current
- Classroom management, keeping students engaged in learning and assured classroom is running properly and the students are safe
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the individual needs of each student.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
- Instructed small groups or individual students who need extra help or attention.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Weinberg Early Childhood Learning
Baltimore, MD
03.2024 - 07.2024
- 12 week Apprenticeship to accumulate required clock hours for CDA
- Assist lead teacher in daily planning lessons throughout the day.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students based on trust and respect.
- Organized play areas, toys, and learning materials to create a safe and stimulating environment.
- Assisted in creating and implementing lesson plans for preschoolers.
- Supervised the children while they were engaged in various activities such as arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play.
- Observed each child's development throughout the school year and reported any issues or concerns to lead teacher or director.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
Decatur, GA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Perform classroom duties of specified teacherAssignment
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies for improving student performance in the Spanish language course.
- Facilitated interactive games and activities to reinforce newly acquired knowledge of Spanish vocabulary words.
- Developed and implemented engaging Spanish language lessons for middle school students.
- Monitored student behavior inside and outside classrooms so as to ensure discipline is maintained at all times.
Phone Agent/Hotel Experience
Pursuit of Happiness
Milledgeville, GA
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally.
- Provided support during peak calling periods by taking extra shifts when needed.
- Met daily call targets while providing excellent customer service.
- Identified opportunities to cross-sell additional products or services based on customer needs.
- Promptly escalated any complex issues that could not be resolved over the phone.
- Educated customers on company policies regarding returns, refunds, warranties.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
John Stricker Middle School
United States
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Homework assignment for Social Studies curriculum administering homework and assisting with curriculum
- Performing daily attendance of class, monitoring class behavior to maintain order in classroom
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Dundalk, MD
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Science & History class assignment working directly with Department chair distributing work and aiding assistance to students from in Working present school curriculum in active lesson plan
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Working In Science classroom carrying out Teacher's lesson plan and State curriculum according to instructions during the absence of permanent teacher
- I perform teacher duties as to classroom order in curriculum and performance
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore City Public Schools
Towson, Maryland
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked closely as one in one with student diagnosis with IEP analysis of autism
- Aide with classroom study work, homework, and sensory issues
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore County Public School System
Baltimore, MD
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Assistant to Lead teacher in classroom to aide with students 3 & 4 year olds in a Pre-K level
- Accomplish working experience working with children with autism and development delay challenges
ADDITIONAL ADULT ASSISTANT
Baltimore County Public Schools
Towson, MD
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Certified in special education was liaison aide for disable children that were mainstream onto public, monitor student to class and in school work
Sales Manager
WW Benefit Agency
Nottingham, MD
02.2010 - 05.2014
- Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth
- Attended sales training camp and brought best practices leadership back to the company
- Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints
- Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries
- Trained all incoming sales team members
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates
- Created and launched new online marketing strategies that resulted in 60% sales increase
- Exceeded regional annual sales target by 75%
- Supervised a sales force of 5-8 sales associates
Sales Representative
WW Benefit Agency
Atlanta, GA
01.1994 - 02.2010
- Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts
- Planned and led three training sessions to promote sales team professional development and sales goal reinforcement
- Consistently hit and exceeded sales goals by 20%
- Identified and qualified customer needs, developed sales strategies and negotiated and closes profitable projects with a 85% success rate
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with policyholders and small business entities
- Developed and maintained long-term relationships with policyholders and small business entities
- Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques
Education
BA in Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Lancaster Bible College
Greenbelt Park, MD08-2026
Certificate of Development Associate in Early Childhood Learning - Preschooler
CDA Council
08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Therapeutic Counseling
University of Family Bible College
Catonsville, MD12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Atlanta, GA06.1985
Skills
- Teaching
- Retail sales
- Time Management
- CPR
- Call Center
- Customer Service
- CSR
- Customer Care
- Excel
- Motivational Interviewing
- English
- Sales Experience
- Product management
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Recruiting
- Special Education
- Event Marketing
- Classroom Management
- Autism Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior management
- Experience with children
- Lesson planning
- Childcare
- Curriculum development
- Early childhood education
- Communication skills
- Customer Service and Education for Behavioral Students
- Crisis Management
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior Modification
- Data Collection
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Behavioral assessment
- Patient Counseling
- Coordinating Care
- Care Coordination
- Active Listening
- Valid Driver's License
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Continuous Improvement
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Professionalism
- Behavior monitoring
- Individual Education Plans
- Decision-Making
- Professional Demeanor
- Program Management
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Behavior Observation
- Team building
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Progress Updates
- Social Services
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Recreational Activity Planning
- Written Communication
- Self Motivation
- Therapeutic Treatment
- Analytical Thinking
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Basic Autism, Level 1, 08/01/18, Present
- Child Development Associate Certification,
- Professional Paraprofessional Certification
- Safe Serve Certification
- Certificate in APPLIED BEHAVIOR
Additional Information
PRAXIS: Passing of Para Professional test on 9/18/18
Groups
Baptist Congress of Christian Education
Willingtorelocate
Baltimore, MD
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Lead Teacher/ ABA Therapist
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Volunteer Award 2024
- Appointed to Executive Board/Department of Aging
- Sunday School Supertindent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ABA Therapist
Maryland ABA Consulting
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Weinberg Early Childhood Learning
03.2024 - 07.2024
Event & Activity Coordinator
Fleming Senior Center
06.2022 - Current
Middle School Spanish Teacher
DeKalb Preparatory Academy
01.2022 - 06.2022
Phone Agent/Hotel Experience
Pursuit of Happiness
07.2019 - 12.2021
Substitute Teacher K-12
Baltimore County Public Schools
06.2019 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
John Stricker Middle School
01.2019 - 06.2019
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2019 - 02.2019
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore County Public School System
05.2018 - 07.2018
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore City Public Schools
04.2018 - 12.2018
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2019
ADDITIONAL ADULT ASSISTANT
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2017 - 06.2018
Sales Manager
WW Benefit Agency
02.2010 - 05.2014
Sales Representative
WW Benefit Agency
01.1994 - 02.2010
BA in Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
Lancaster Bible College
Certificate of Development Associate in Early Childhood Learning - Preschooler
CDA Council
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Therapeutic Counseling
University of Family Bible College
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
- Basic Autism, Level 1, 08/01/18, Present
- Child Development Associate Certification,
- Professional Paraprofessional Certification
- Safe Serve Certification
- Certificate in APPLIED BEHAVIOR
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