Chotsani Hull

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Athens, GA *0601

857-***-****

ac4mh6@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A competent youth worker with over 13 years of experience in providing supervision and guidance to children within daycare and private home settings. Highly accomplished in improving the behavior and coping skills of youth through educational and recreational activities designed to develop children’s psychological, emotional, behavioral and social skills. Dedicated to helping children better understand the world through developing relationships with families to enrich children’s lives through play and learning.

Education

Cedar Shoals High School- High School Diploma

Clayton State University- Bachelor of Arts and Science in Psychology

Ball State University- Master of Science in Special Education

• Overseas study: Spent a portion of spring semester of 2014 in Italy studying adaptability, communication skills, learning to speak some Italian, cultural and socioeconomic issues within the country, food and agriculture. Also, the current educational system, healthcare in Italy, wildlife and its sustainability, and ability to solve complex problems with the confounds of the culture. I also spent a portion of summer semester of 2017 in India studying contemporary ethnographic methods and practices through intensive training, and first-hand experience. While there also learning the various ways in which humans have come to understand their world through the construction of sacred domains and the performance of rituals.

Core Qualifications

Knowledge of various coping skills

Always willing to learn

Very patient and caring

Behavior crisis management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Calm demeanor

Collaborative approach

BLS Certification

Active community volunteer

Experience

August 2017 – December 2017

Marcus Autism Center Severe Behavior Atlanta, Georgia Data Collection Internship

Observed the implementation of Applied Behavioral Analysis with various clients

Work as part of a behavioral team

Assisted in managed challenging behaviors daily

Implemented various coping skills, social skills, and communication skills with clients

Collect and analyze data as pertains to the treatment of severe behavior, communication, and self-help skills in session and on the unit

Tabulate each occurrence of problem behavior

Assist in preparation of food items to be consumed by clients

Responsible for assisting with the set up and break down of session materials

Ensure personal safety and assist in managing the safety of others during the occurrence of severe problem behavior

2003 – 2016

Mom’s Little Workshop Athens, Georgia Childcare Assistant

Providing continuous supervision to children during indoor and outdoor activities within a safe learning environment

Organized and executed activity schedules, developed and reinforced daily routines and taught children good hygiene

Observed and documented children’s behavior and progress

Provided written and verbal updates to parents; notified parents of potential behavior issues

January 2013 - March 2013

Thomas N. Lay Park Athens, Georgia Internship

Implemented team building and sportsmanship

Demonstrated activities that exemplified leadership

Designed weekly schedules for large and small groups

Identified and responded to camper behavioral issues and report concerns to camp leadership

May 2012-2013

Thomas N. Lay Park Summer Day Camp Athens, Georgia Day Camp Counselor

Assisted in taking daily attendance and making sure every camper was accounted for

Assisted with weekly field trips through the local community

Administered first aid when needed

Dedicated to creating the safest and most entertaining environment for the children

Able to coincide with other counselors when groups are combined

Also assisted with children with Autism and various other developmental delays during camp

August 2008 - December 2009

Dekalb County School System Dekalb, Georgia Substitute Teacher

●K-5 Instruction (All subjects)

●Special education classrooms

●Ability to follow lesson plans

●Student record management

●Frequently assisted with at-risk children & special needs teachers

●Student engagement

●Classroom management & discipline

2006-2009

May 2006- August 2009

Memorial Park Summer Day Camp Athens, Georgia

Day Camp Counselor

Responsible for coming up with concepts and ideas for activities with other groups

Escorted and monitored children to swimming pools and outdoor recreation

Overseeing safety and security of camp participants to reduce risk of bodily harm or incidents

Participated with the children in activities such as sports, singing, board games, and storytelling

2003-2004

Camp Adventures Summer Day Camp Athens, Georgia Day Camp Assistant

Identify recreational needs of children and plan programs accordingly

Ensure children are benefited by attending camps

Plan and arrange recreational equipment for day's activities.

Assign tasks to each member of the camp based on his or her skills.

Demonstrate campers how to play games safely.

Hold camp fire in the evening and tell interesting stories to children.

Handle administrative duties before, during, and post camps

2010-2012

Weichart Realtor Athens, Georgia

Courier

Set up and take down of open house events

Transcription experience

Locked, unlocked houses

Completed staging for open house events

Prepared all preparation documentation for all agents

References

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