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Whitney Winchester

San Diego,CA

Summary

Educational and Behavioral Professional with a wide variety of skills relating to servicing others. Looking to continue assisting those with needs that may be overlooked and working with a team to collaboratively reach the intended goal. Understands the importance of the combined logistic and emotional aspects when supporting people in their lives while honoring the unique experience of any individual.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kavod Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Familiarized self with various students' IEP goals, accommodations and created individualized intervention and support strategies across educational environments.
  • Worked with school counselors to create and present Social Emotional Learning curriculum to grades 1-5.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Worked with students aged 4-13 and adapted to needs based on diverse demographic backgrounds of every child.
  • Abided by Family Educational Records Protection Act (FERPA) as required by CA law.

Registered Behavior Technician

ABA And Verbal Behavior Groups
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes as determined by the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms while keeping composure in difficult situations.
  • Exercised confidentiality in regards to client diagnosis in compliance with HIPAA laws and regulations.
  • Recorded behavioral patterns defined by the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) through Catalyst as well as antecedents and consequences of said behavior.
  • Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.

Family Nanny

Private Family Home
09.2017 - 08.2021
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support children's social and emotional growth.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability, including academic, behavioral, and developmental support.
  • Supported with diagnoses of sensory perception disorder and dyslexia and accommodated needs as they arose.
  • Constantly communicated with parents about daily occurrences and events, both positive and negative.
  • Actively kept a busy schedule and made sure to manage time appropriately between 3 children's variable schedules.

Assistant Manager

Mr. Frostie Tastee Freeze
02.2013 - 05.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Autism Behavioral Therapist

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
03.2017 - 05.2018
  • Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans.
  • Exercised confidentiality to protect client diagnosis and treatment in compliance with HIPAA standards and regulations.
  • Implemented prescribed behavioral skills training to reduce problem behavior.
  • Built rapport with clients from various demographics and age groups.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
12.2018

Skills

  • Educational Opportunities
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Small Group/ 1-1 Support
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Instructional Delivery
  • Navigational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Collaborative Environments

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kavod Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

ABA And Verbal Behavior Groups
06.2021 - 08.2022

Family Nanny

Private Family Home
09.2017 - 08.2021

Autism Behavioral Therapist

Center For Autism And Related Disorders, Inc
03.2017 - 05.2018

Assistant Manager

Mr. Frostie Tastee Freeze
02.2013 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

San Diego State University

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