Michelle Bethea

**** ********** *****, ******* **, 23663

Cell# 434-***-**** Home 757-***-****

Email: adxq0b@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Creative, assertive, and inspired childcare professional with expertise in young children and Early Childhood Development.

Enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for guiding the youth towards success and celebrity their unique strengths.

Team player with a mature, patient temperament and strong communication skills.

Qualified professional with experience in adolescent youth, family counseling, rehabilitative treatment, and consultation skills.

Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments/clinical and family interventions.

Ability to think in terms of population management, addressing a large clientele in the most efficient ways possible.

Ability to make quick and accurate assessments.

Compassionate and reliable visionary dedicated to the success of both the individual and the community.

Superior organizational and interpersonal skills.

Display effective time management skills.

Strong work ethics.

Professional, strategic thinker with excellent communication.

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to providing high quality work.

Ability to work independently, self-starter and as a team.

Excellent problem solver.

Qualified event planner and provides excellent catering services

EXPERIENCE

University Instructors

University Instructor December-2021-Present

Implemented tutoring services for children from grade levels K-5.

Observe Instructors on quality performance during scheduled tutoring sessions, document observations and provide effective feedback

Ensured compliance with agency reporting requirements to ensure appropriate interventions and best practices were utilized during instructional implementation.

Collaborate with educators, principals, parents to communicate children’s progress/lack of progress and offered solutions to assist students in overcoming barriers in completing assignments implemented.

Support Teachers with educating students in Math and ESL

Assist colleagues with tutoring strategies when needed

Assist students in other learning areas, they may request help in

Provide a naturing, fun and happy virtual environment during all sessions

Build students confidence and self-esteem through learning

Play virtual learning games with students to help increase their skills

Create an environment that boost students learning morale

Head Start

Educational, Disability, Mental Health, Behavioral Management Coordinator August-2017-December 2021

Collaborates with outside mental health services, which provides behavioral management Services to the Head Start children, within the classroom setting and family environment

Collaborates during the school year with James City County School System, who provides speech and developmental services to the Head Start children

Implement Action Plans and Policies and Procedures

Schedule and attend child studies, eligibility, and I.E.P meeting with parents

Community and family advocate

Implement behavioral management strategies within the classroom settings

Create IEP’s collectively with the school system

Manage several classrooms in three different school settings, support teaching staff and promote their professional development

Manage classes, conduct classrooms observations, implement employee’s evaluations, coach, and train staff

Implement staff trainings, check lesson plans, monthly calendars, evaluate Pal’s screening and Teacher Strategies

Implement Mental Wellness fun days for our Staff, multicultural events and facilitate end of the school year dances

Responsible for payroll and sick leave

Interview, hire, and train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements

Conduct monthly Coordinator’s meetings

Coordinate training services throughout the school year for employees

Facilitate community event and collaborate with community partners

Create Purchase Orders, evaluate and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies

Create monthly reports, secure employees, and family’s personal file

Assure that classrooms are covered and assist with transportation coverage

Kids Therapy

ABA Technician (Autism Behavior Analysis) January 2015-August-2017

Provided in-home services and followed the treatment and/or behavior plans developed by the clinical supervisor.

Utilized applied behavior analysis strategy, skill, and principles to train the individuals being served in accordance with the established ISP goals, and behavior plans to affect positive change in the individuals served and their families.

Complete anecdotal records and data sheets as established by the clinical supervisor.

Worked directly with parents and the individual being supported and provided best practice recommendations in keeping with the treatment plan developed by a clinical supervisor.

CHA Counseling Services January 2015-January 2017

Mental Health Clinician/Intensive In-Home Counselor

Assist clients and their family with community resources

Maintain confidential charts and implement progress notes

Transport clients to and from appointments

Monitored and maintained the safety and security of the clients

Provides on-going case management services and rehabilitation services for youth and/or adults with mental illness and/or individuals with developmental disabilities.

Demonstrates a positive role model to the youth/adults and advocates on their behalf.

Responsible for coordination, planning and implementation of the treatment plan.

Create (ISP) Individual Service Plans.

Fort Eustis Military Base

CDC Day Care Center July 2009-January 2015

Kindergarten Childcare Professional Coordinator

Supervise multiple employees and Pre-K classrooms

Implement creative curriculum including fun creative lesson plans that consist of activities that would meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of every child. Enhancing their developmental growth

Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential records for each child including day by day observations and information regarding daily activities, meals served, medicine administered and overall conduct and development

Observe Pre-K classrooms and teacher performance

Assist teachers with implementing learning strategies that would boost classroom morale

Maintain daily progress notes and appropriately communicating with parents keeping them informed of program expectations, activities, and their child’s progress

Facilitate educational outings

Build children’s esteem providing a safe and secure environment daily

Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe always

Maintain a professional environment and demeanor

Family Redirection, December 2008- November 2010

In Home Counselor

Provided counseling services for children with behavioral issues and mental health disorders, ages four to fifteen years old

Assisted adolescents to achieve their goals and objectives by conducting individual and family counseling sessions, reviewing adolescent’s behaviors on a regular basis, developing conflict resolution strategies, and facilitating crisis intervention

Prepared quarterly and annual reports regarding adolescent’s behavior and progress; maintained case-management files

Assessed emergency and medical situations and determined appropriate action: notified supervisor, police, parents, hospital, as appropriate and/or completes incident report

Designed and implement Individualized Service Plans (ISP)

Maintain confidential charts and implement progress notes

Transport clients to and from appointments

Monitored and maintained the safety and security of the clients.

Keystone Behavior Center, November 2008-July 2009

Mental Health Counselor

Guided clients through the process of making decisions about their future and encouraged behavioral changes in clients at risk for, physical disorders and helped them make healthier lifestyle choices

Helped clients, aged five to eighteen, develop strategies and skills to change their behavior and to cope with difficult

situations

Provided clients with self-management skills and educational information needed so they can be full participants in their own treatment and recovery

Referred clients to other resources or services in the community, such as support groups or inpatient treatment facilities

Observed, reported, and assisted in the detection of “at risk” clients, with the aim of preventing further psychological or physical deterioration

Supervised transportation for clients who required medical visits to obtain needed social support

Jackson Field Homes, October 2005-December 2007

Residential Counselor

Counseled teenage mothers and facilitated both group and one on one sessions to offer emotional and medical support including prenatal care, access to parenting classes, job training and independent living options promoting improved social skills and tools for success

Promoted a strong and supportive sense of community by teaching and modeling cooperation, respect, and responsibility encouraging clients to effectively communicate and positively interact with one another

Helped defuse and de-escalate any potential behavior emergencies through crisis intervention, and brief, intermediate, and long-term counseling approaches with the client

Assisted with the program efforts towards family reunification and successfully mainstreaming young clients back to the community

Scheduled medical appointments and transported residents to necessary when appropriate

O.R. Behavioral Program, July 2002-December 2005

Human Resource Recruiter/ Residential Counselor

Partnered with hiring managers and directors to access and understand job needs and competencies

Conducted full cycle recruiting including screening, interviews, reference checks and evaluations

Trained new hires to understand policies, procedures, and environmental nuances within the facility

Assisted the transition of new employees into their roles familiarizing them with clients, case files, standards, and overall work landscape

Reviewed case files and worked with employees to develop treatment plans for clients and support structures to promote independent living skills

Monitored new hires providing guidance through initial counseling sessions with clients mentoring their development within the first months of employment

Assisted in individual or group sessions to assist clients in overcoming dependencies. adjusting to life and making changes

Monitored and administered client’s use of medication

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University-BA, Bachelor of Science in Applied Management 02/2022)

Thomas Nelson Community College – AA, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development (12/2o14)

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

BA, Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (February 2022)

AA, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Development (December 2014)

Early Childhood Director Certification

Early Childhood Manager Certification

ABA Technician (Autism Behavior Analysis)

Medication Certified

Crisis Intervention

CDL Class B

CPR/First Aid

Microsoft Suite-Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Two CDA’s (State of Virginia and Thomas Nelson Community College)

Event Planner and International Caterer

Previous Correction Officer and Security Officer experienced

CEO/Director of Catering Services

References available upon request

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