Zyaira Bookman
Coatesville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at the CCIU Learning Center, excelling in behavior improvements. Expert in fostering social integration and building resilient youth relationships. Achieved significant progress in mentee development through innovative coping skill teaching. Talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Mentor
Chester County Intermediate Unit
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, sports, and fitness, art and literacy.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
Behavior Technician
The Stepping Stone Group
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Documented interventions, assessments and progress reports on database to enable tracking history and maintain consistent records.
- Monitored client progress to provide continued guidance and consistent feedback to families.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
- Developed intervention support plans for students to build behavioral skill capacity and preserve student access to instruction.
Elderly Caregiver
Freedom Village at Brandywine
08.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Health And Sciences
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Coatesville, PA06-2019
Skills
- Social integration support
- Academic tutoring
- Coping skill teaching
- Youth relationship building
- Social integration
- Organization
- Behavior improvements
- Daily living support
- Activity planning skills
Certification
- CPR Certificate (Adult and Children)
- Safety Care Trained
- 40 Hour training / Competency toward RBT certificate
- SAT prep coordinator
Timeline
Behavior Mentor
Chester County Intermediate Unit
05.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
The Stepping Stone Group
04.2021 - 05.2023
Elderly Caregiver
Freedom Village at Brandywine
08.2016 - Current
- CPR Certificate (Adult and Children)
- Safety Care Trained
- 40 Hour training / Competency toward RBT certificate
- SAT prep coordinator
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Health And Sciences
Delaware County Community College
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
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