Toresha Thomas
Houston,TX
Summary
a healthcare professional who studies behavior patterns and creates individualized plans to help clients improve their lives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Director/Assistant Teacher
Repairers Of The Breach Ministries
Spring, Texas
05.2014 - 11.2023
- Coordinated and facilitated youth-led activities to engage teens in meaningful conversations about current events.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth that focused on developing life skills, such as communication and problem solving.
- Organized monthly meetings with the board of directors to discuss upcoming projects and initiatives for the organization's youth department.
- Provided guidance to teens by helping them develop positive decision-making skills and strategies for navigating social situations.
- Implemented a mentorship program to help build relationships between young adults and adult mentors within the community.
- Created a safe environment where teens could express their opinions without fear of judgement or criticism.
- Designed innovative workshops aimed at teaching youth how to use technology responsibly while increasing digital literacy.
- Assisted in recruiting volunteers from local colleges and universities who were willing to provide support services for at-risk youth in the area.
- Facilitated group discussions on topics related to teen health, substance abuse prevention, bullying, mental health awareness.
- Collaborated with local schools and organizations to create opportunities for internships, job shadowing, field trips.
- Organized fundraising campaigns to raise money for various youth-related causes in the community.
- Conducted research on best practices in adolescent development and identified potential areas of improvement within existing programs.
- Maintained accurate records of all participants enrolled in educational programs offered by the organization's Youth Department.
- Evaluated existing programs regularly to ensure they are meeting the needs of participating youths.
- Provided crisis intervention when needed by responding promptly to urgent issues affecting young people.
- Monitored progress of individual participants in order to assess their academic performance or other relevant indicators.
- Participated in regular staff meetings with other members of the organization's leadership team in order to stay informed about new developments or changes occurring within the Youth Department.
- Served as an advocate for young people by representing their interests both internally within the organization as well as externally through public engagements or policy advocacy efforts.
Behavior Analyst
Brownstone residential
Houston , TX
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Conducted functional assessments to identify target behaviors, antecedents, and consequences.
- Provided individualized instruction to clients using Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques.
- Conducted data collection and analysis of client progress.
- Created positive reinforcement strategies tailored to each client's needs.
- Collaborated with families, school personnel, and other professionals to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
- Monitored client progress in natural environments such as home or school settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessment results and interventions used.
- Trained parents on the implementation of effective behavior management techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote communication skills among clients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to increase adaptive functioning in individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Advised caregivers on how best to support their child's learning process.
- Promoted positive behavior change by providing verbal praise or rewards.
- Observed clients in various settings while taking detailed notes regarding their behavior.
- Developed crisis intervention plans for use during emergency situations.
- Administered standardized tests and evaluated test results to measure improvement levels.
- Educated staff members on proper behavioral management procedures.
- Researched new methods of teaching that could be applied to different types of learners.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Administration of medicine to students
- Cook and clean for students
- Monitor meeting between students and parents
- Contact parents
- Assisted manager with student being transferred to hospital are psychiatric placement
Travel Youth Teacher
Five Fold Ministry Christian Center
Houston , TX
03.2011 - 11.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for youth students to ensure their academic growth.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to youth students in a classroom setting.
- Monitored the progress of each student and provided feedback on their performance.
- Assisted with managing the behavior of students in the classroom.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding of content material.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other data as needed.
- Supported youth students in developing study skills and strategies for success.
- Encouraged critical thinking among youth students through interactive discussions.
- Advised parents or guardians on their children's progress within the program.
- Collaborated with administrators and colleagues on curriculum development initiatives.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching best practices.
Lab Technician/Phlebotomist
BPL Plasma
Houston
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Conducted daily laboratory maintenance, including cleaning and organizing.
- Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing materials to ensure safety standards were met.
- Monitored and maintained laboratory equipment such as pipettes, centrifuges, and microscopes.
- Prepared samples for analysis by weighing, filtering, or diluting them as needed.
- Recorded data from experiments into detailed lab reports for review by supervisors.
- Collected specimens from patients for testing in the laboratory setting.
- Operated various analytical instruments such as spectrophotometers and chromatographs to perform chemical analyses of samples.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all chemicals used in experiments or stored in the lab.
- Provided technical guidance and training to new lab technicians.
- Assisted with research projects by gathering data and performing experiments.
- Troubleshot instrument malfunctions and made necessary repairs.
- Generated graphs and tables summarizing test results.
- Collected and organized data to perform data analysis and prepare technical reports.
- Supported cleanliness and health standards to foster safe and effective sample analysis.
- Collaborated with laboratory team to develop and validate new testing procedures, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Engaged in collaborative research projects, contributing to scientific papers and presentations.
Education
Child Development -
Loan Star North Harris
Houston 05-2013
Skills
- Program planning
- Curriculum design
- Fundraising strategies
- Volunteer management
- Sermons preparation
- Preaching
- Learning strategies
- Counseling
- Teaching
- Recreational activities
- Spiritual counseling
- Youth development
- Crisis intervention
- Mentoring
- Overnight experiences
- Spiritual guidance
Timeline
Behavior Analyst
Brownstone residential
07.2021 - 11.2022
Lab Technician/Phlebotomist
BPL Plasma
06.2017 - 11.2020
Youth Director/Assistant Teacher
Repairers Of The Breach Ministries
05.2014 - 11.2023
Travel Youth Teacher
Five Fold Ministry Christian Center
03.2011 - 11.2022
Child Development -
Loan Star North Harris