Veronica Schwartz
Parkville,MD
Summary
Professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at supporting educational environments through effective communication and organizational skills. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring seamless assistance in classroom settings. Known for fostering positive relationships and contributing to productive learning atmosphere.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore County Public Schools
Parkville, MD
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group learning sessions, adapting strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their academic success and social integration.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and implementing consistent consequences when necessary.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback and assistance to promote academic growth.
- Assisted in implementing behavioral interventions, contributing to improved student behavior and engagement.
Autism Instructor
Trellis Waiver Services
Towson, MD
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Assisted in safe mobilization of physically disabled individuals to and from school environments.
- Support students during field trips by gathering appropriate support staff and family members before trip.
- Targeted appropriate socialization goals during outings while monitoring students to maintain safety.
Registered Behavior Technician
Applied ABC
MD
09.2022 - Current
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors and optimum treatments.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Identified and addressed individual problems using clinical team recommendations and solutions.
- Cultivated relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Documented patients' activities and behaviors into EHR system for recordkeeping.
- Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Encouraged patients to develop interpersonal skills and engage in social interactions or other therapeutic activities.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Influenced patients' behavior with interaction, counseling or instruction.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
Enrollment Coordinator
Connections Education LLC
Columbia , MD
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Communicated program policies and enforced each.
- Conversed with people from different cultures daily, providing high level of respect and patience with each interaction.
- Performed careful reviews of applicant data to ascertain compliance with eligibility criteria for economic assistance.
- Granted, modified, denied, or terminated assistance based on key information and eligibility determination.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Guided parents and students on the path to success for their diverse educational needs.
- Communicated efficiently and compassionately with parents who were facing hard times.
- Dedicated any time needed for parents who needed extra guidance on documentation needed.
- Treated every parent and student with kindness, patience, and compassion.
Party Coordinator
Pump It Up
Owings Mills, MD
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Selected décor and event materials fitting clients' requests and vision.
- Ensured safety of children and adults alike on any party equipment.
Education
4 Years Completed - Psychology
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD05.2011
Skills
- Reporting tools
- Schedule managing
- Report writing
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Organizing documents
- Progress monitoring
- Recordkeeping and data input
- Efficient in a fast pace environment
- Attention to Detail
- Rapport Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Developmental Disability Rehabilitation
- Behavior Observation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- ABA Techniques
- Behavior Management
- Positive and Negative Reinforcements
- Progress Documentation
Timeline
Additional Adult Assistant
Baltimore County Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Autism Instructor
Trellis Waiver Services
07.2023 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Applied ABC
09.2022 - Current
Enrollment Coordinator
Connections Education LLC
07.2014 - 09.2016
Party Coordinator
Pump It Up
10.2008 - 07.2010
4 Years Completed - Psychology
Stevenson University