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Vanessa Kickhoefer

Frisco,Texas

Summary

Compassionate professional and volunteer with accomplished background inspiring, motivating and leading communities to include people with diverse abilities. Skilled at analyzing complex problems and implementing practical solutions. Strategic and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Board of Directors

Parkland Buddy Sports
01.2013 - 06.2016
  • Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development for peer assisted sports program dedicated to full inclusion of children and young adults with developmental disabilities.
  • Introduced and implemented positive behavioral support methods, practices, and systems to facilitate successful mentorship between typically developing peers and program participants.
  • Initiated pathways for participants with developmental disabilities to become peer mentors to younger participants with developmental disabilities.

Volunteer Inclusion Facilitator

Coral Springs United Methodist Church
05.2009 - 05.2015
  • Initiated inclusive classrooms for Sunday school and summer camps by providing one on one support for students with diverse needs. Promoted a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect by modeling inclusive language and behaviors within the church.
  • Trained and supported adult and peer one on one support volunteers.
  • Helped students with diverse needs integrate into classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping volunteer teachers solve problems.

ESE Advisory Representative

Broward County School System
08.2007 - 04.2010
  • Promoted advocacy and fostered communication between ESE Parents, the Superintendent, BCPSB Members and other district derived advisories for the purpose of improving exceptional student education.
  • Improved parent and school collaboration by building strong relationships with the local school ESE department.

Adult Community Services Emory Autism Center

Emory University School Of Medicine
08.2002 - 08.2003
  • Assessed client needs and facilitated person centered planning with a robust collaborative approach with client, families, community and state agencies.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social, behavioral and job support plans for clients.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.

Employment Consultant

Winners At Work, Inc.
09.1994 - 08.1998
  • Developed and monitored individual career plans for adults with developmental disabilities to ensure long term community based employment.
  • Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for clients.
  • Worked with mangers and employees at job site to provide training modules on strategies for coaching, evaluating, and encouraging self management for their employee.
  • Conducted intake and job readiness assessments and develop person centered plans for support in community employment, transportation and recreation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Skills

  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Extensive experience with Autism
  • Community Inclusion
  • Collaborative Advocacy
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Timeline

Board of Directors

Parkland Buddy Sports
01.2013 - 06.2016

Volunteer Inclusion Facilitator

Coral Springs United Methodist Church
05.2009 - 05.2015

ESE Advisory Representative

Broward County School System
08.2007 - 04.2010

Adult Community Services Emory Autism Center

Emory University School Of Medicine
08.2002 - 08.2003

Employment Consultant

Winners At Work, Inc.
09.1994 - 08.1998

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Texas A&M University

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