Mental Health Special Education

KEENA TOLBERT

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Cell: 708-***-****

Email: *****.*******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

● Energetic individual who possesses integrity and a strong work ethic and able to think

strategically, learn quickly, develop expertise, and offer immediate contributions in organizational

development and operations

● Exhibits professionalism; works to exceed expectations; displays maturity in situations; exercises

prudent judgment; maintains effective performance; demonstrates comfort with competing

priorities

● Experienced in preparing and maintaining accurate records, assessing needs, and contributing to

time effectiveness and operating efficiency

EDUCATION

Certificated Interpreter Program: American Sign Language, 2015

Moraine Valley Community College- PALOS HILLS, IL

Bachelor of Science: Community Health, Concentration in Rehabilitation, 2012

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, IL

SKILLS

CPR/AED Certification

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PCM Certification

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CPI Certification

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Microsoft Office Proficient

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IL Sub Certification

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Proficient in ASL

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EXPERIENCE

ABA PARAPROFESSIONAL, 01/05/2015- CURRENT

ESPERANZA COMMUNITY SERVICES - CHICAGO, IL

● Assists the Special Education Teacher and Behavior Therapist in (ABA) instruction for children with

developmental disabilities in the classroom

● Facilitate communication, increase social skills, academic skills, self-help skills and promoting

independence

● Work closely with the teacher and behavior therapist in helping the student decrease maladaptive

behaviors that prevent the student from developing his/her full potential while systematically increasing

socially appropriate behaviors

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, 11/2014 to 01/04/2015

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEAFNESS RESOURCES, INC. - NORTHBROOK, IL

● Communicate effectively with special need students

● Closely monitors and assists clients at all times to ensure their safety, wellness and cleanliness

● Use Behavior Intervention Plan to help teach clients how to manage their behavior

PARAPROFESSIONAL/SIGNING AID, 08/2014 to 10/2014

ARBOR PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT 145- OAK FOREST, IL

KEENA TOLBERT

5901 Allemong Dr Matteson, IL 60443

Cell: 708-***-****

Email: *****.*******@*****.***

● Assist teacher with conducting classroom of elementary students

● Effectively relay communication from students with disabilities

● Collect data and facilitate monthly meetings to updated staff of progress.

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