Business
Skills and Proficiencies
· Effective communicator with an ability to build strong relationships
· Skilled in organizing and creating filing systems
· Experienced in complying with federal, state and local standards for education and training
· Skilled at maintaining confidential information
· Ability to analyze information, ensure accuracy and resolve complex problems
· Proficient in maintaining educational and resource materials
Experience
Hopebridge Autism therapy Center, Fayetteville, Georgia
Registered Behavioral Technician | July 2021-Present
· BACB certified
· Client care
· Behavior reduction
· Reporting
· ABA therapy
· Mandt training
· Tracking skills acquisition
· Maintaining confidentiality
· Picture exchange communication system
· Discrete trial training
· Pivotal response training
· Interpersonal skills
· Compassion
· Active listening
· Verbal and written communication skills
· Organizational skills
· Problem-solving skills
· Stress management
· Time management skills
· Attention to detail
· Computer skills
· Teamwork skills
· Adaptability
Georgia Baptist children home, meansville, georgia
Direct care staff | march 2020 – October 2021
· Provide in-home patient care for developmentally disabled and geriatric patients
· assist patients with daily living activities
· Accompany patients to doctor’s appointment and bring necessary documents or medication
· Administer medication per instructions and develop systems to ensure patients continue regime when alone.
· Keep homes neat and clean with light housekeeping duties
· Cook meals for patients and clean up dishes
· Documented patient behaviors and assisted with treatment modalities
· Drove patients to doctor’s appointments to run routine errands
· Trained patients on simple care activities such as housekeeping and grooming
· Protected patients in carrying out basic daily activities
· Kept patient environment safe and hazard-free
Lamar County Schools, Barnesville, Georgia
Paraprofessional | July 2017 – 2021
· Assisted special education teacher in non-teaching tasks.
· Aided in developing and implementing curriculum for students with special needs.
· Managed educational materials and resource procurement.
· Supported students by following plan for action for rehabilitation.
· Monitored students’ progress and supervised curriculum-based testing procedures.
· Supervised student activities in class, halls and playgrounds.
· Modeled classroom behavior and ensured students followed rules.
· Helped students during snack time and with their toileting needs.
· Assisted teachers in assessing students’ performance and appraisals.
· Maintained students’ progress report in the facility’s database.
· Encouraged students to take part in specially designed programs.
· Ensured safety of students and notified teacher of emergencies or health issues.
· Tested students to determine their understanding of concepts and curriculum.
· Ensured confidentiality of student records and personal information.
· Provided physical assistance to students who had trouble looking after their physical needs such as sitting and walking.
· Prepared and distributed educational materials in accordance with lesson plans.
Upson County DFCS, Thomaston, GA
Economic Support Specialist I | May 2017 – August 2017
· Collect, verify, and document necessary information such as income, expenses and assets to determine eligibility for Badger Care, Family Planning Waiver, Elderly, Blind Disabled Medical Assistance, Family Care, Partnership, Food Share, Child Care, and the Temporary Assistance Program.
· Research, interpret, and explain federal, state, and local policies governing eligibility, legal rights and responsibilities of applicants and participants; informs applicants of their rights and responsibilities.
· Assess individuals and families and make referrals to other units within the agency as well as to outside agencies as appropriate; receive and process referrals from other agencies.
· Arrange for services appropriate to the client's needs and reviews case plan with the client.
· Develop and maintain the ability to problem-solve and to perform duties in an independent manner while exercising good judgment.
· Use discretion with clients; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain non-judgmental attitude.
· Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings; attend all mandatory training sessions.
· Report in a timely and courteous manner to telephone, letters and personal contacts made on behalf of clients to provide information and assistance regarding eligibility assessments and application procedures.
· Maintain a current understanding of the policies and procedures provided through update memos and on-line handbooks.
· Refer suspected fraud cases to fraud coordinator and the fraud investigator, act as consultant to both and provides testimony at administrative hearings and in court as required. Required to determine amount of over-under issuance for reconciliation and fraud cases as needed.
Lamar County Schools, Barnesville, Georgia
Paraprofessional | 2015 – May 2017
· Assisted special education teacher in non-teaching tasks.
· Aided in developing and implementing curriculum for students with special needs.
· Managed educational materials and resource procurement.
· Supported students by following plan for action for rehabilitation.
· Monitored students’ progress and supervised curriculum-based testing procedures.
· Supervised student activities in class, halls and playgrounds.
· Modeled classroom behavior and ensured students followed rules.
· Helped students during snack time and with their toileting needs.
· Assisted teachers in assessing students’ performance and appraisals.
· Maintained students’ progress report in the facility’s database.
· Encouraged students to take part in specially designed programs.
· Ensured safety of students and notified teacher of emergencies or health issues.
· Tested students to determine their understanding of concepts and curriculum.
· Ensured confidentiality of student records and personal information.
· Provided physical assistance to students who had trouble looking after their physical needs such as sitting and walking.
· Prepared and distributed educational materials in accordance with lesson plans.
Lamar County Schools, Barnesville, Georgia
Substitute Teacher | November 2014 – May 2015
· Provided classroom instruction to students in the absence of regular teacher.
· Distributed assignments as defined in lesson plans.
· Created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
· Maintained a safe and orderly environment.
· Maintained established routine of the school and classroom procedures.
· Modeled classroom behavior and ensured students followed rules.
· Took necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
· Maintained reasonable rules of conduct which encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
· Communicated effectively with parents when needed.
· Met and instructed assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
· Completed other duties as assigned.
Marshalls, Griffin, Georgia
Sales Associate | October 2013 – November 2015
· Provided customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.
· Registered customer purchases on assigned cash register, collected cash and distributed change as requested; processed voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.
· Developed customer relationships and encouraged sales.
· Ensured store was well-ordered, clean and organized.
· Coordinated inventory restocking needs with management.
· Solved various customer concerns and conveyed customer inquiries to proper department.
Education
Gordon State College, Barnesville, GA | January 2016 - 2017
Degree In Progress: Bachelor of Science
Major: Early Childhood Education
Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, GA | May 2013 - 2015
Major: Business Management
Lamar County Comprehensive High School, Barnesville, GA | August 2004 – May 2008
General Diploma Obtained, 2008
Volunteer Experience
Mount Olive Outreach Ministries, Griffin, Georgia
Secretary of Youth & Children Program/Feed the Hungry Project Administrator | January 2004 – Present
· Build relationships with youth and their families.
· Encourage discipleship and developing in faith.
· Oversee programs and events.
· Organize and distribute food.
· Coordinate flow of services and family resources.
· Prepare and serve food.
Lamar County Schools, Barnesville, Georgia
Office Secretary/Intern | August 2006 – April 2008
· Filed educational and school documents.
· Provided office and clerical support.
· Screened visitors and telephone calls.
· Compiled, typed and copied correspondence, reports, publications, records and other materials.
· Organized, sorted and distributed mail and email messages.