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Karlett Palmer
Objective
I am a highly motivated graduate student who is pursuing a master’s degree in psychology with a
specialization in applied behavior analysis. I am interested in working with children where my skills can be
utilized in their educational, social and psychological development. I would like to provide one-on-one
instruction to children/youths who have been diagnosed with autism and/or developmental disability.
E xperience
09/2014-02/2015 Epic Health Services North
B runswick, NJ
ABA Therapist
Provide home-based ABA instructions to children with ASD
Communicate with parents regarding client progress
Adhere to supervision requirements
Document all activities in accordance with guidelines and policies
09/2008-12/2013
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
Evening/Weekend Administrator
Serve as an administrative officer for the main/off-site campus assigned during evening
hours
Serve as liaison between students, faculty and college administrator
Handle details of on-site coordinator in conjunction with security officers
Maintain daily contact with coordinator concerning delivery of message, flyers, exams,
timely distribution of class lists, grade and attendance rosters to on-site faculty
Report faculty absences/lateness to Coordinator of Evening, Weekend and Off-site
Services
Provide information to students, faculty concerning important college events such as
registration, school closings, class cancellations and administer student class evaluations
Providing administrative support and coordination for evening faculty and security
Assist with evening classroom scheduling; resolve schedule and room conflicts
08/ 2011- 10/2012
Center for Urban Community Services
New York, NY
Case Manager
Provide services and counseling to mentally ill, HIV, homeless and low income
population
Develop and document program plan goals with client
Perform client needs assessments and make recommendations to supervisor regarding
treatment needs
Complete all client related documentation and log in all data
Using discretion and judgment; implement Agency disciplinary procedures as needed
and complete all related paperwork
Assist clients with self-administration of medication monitoring
Visit clients that are in a hospital setting on a monthly basis
Accompany clients to medical appointments
Maintain a working knowledge of and abide by Agency’s programs, policies, and
procedures
10/2008-06/2011
Partners in Prevention
Jersey City, NJ
Prevention Educator
Provide educational school programs to students in Hudson County
Insure the completion of grant requirements and objectives in a timely manner
Compile statistical and other information and complete monthly and quarterly reports for
assigned grant programs
Maintain records of completed programs, scheduled programs and the required number of
programs for projects
Provide after school programs to at-risk youth in urban community
Maintain an understanding of all programs, grants, and projects offered by NCADD Hudson –
Partners in Prevention
Certified in the following curriculum: Footprints for Life,
Botvin’s LifeSkills, Strengthening Families (ages 3-5, 6-11, 10-14)
01/2007-07/2008
Community Education Centers, Inc.
Newark, NJ
Case Manager
Conducts resident intake process by creating records which include resident psychosocial
history and initial treatment plan.
Develops recommended individualized treatment plan on each assigned resident
Give and facilitate program lectures to resident groups
Recommend residents for specific programs in accordance with treatment plan
Develop continuing care treatment plans for assigned residents prior to discharge
Write discharge summaries as part of aftercare services
Conduct specialty group which focuses on dealing with emotions and self-esteem
Facilitate training seminars on Cultural Diversity
02/2006-12/2006
Integrity House Secaucus, NJ
C ase Manager
Provide services and counseling to at-risk youth in a substance abuse inpatient program
Develop treatment plans on five life goals; health, education, legal, psychosocial and
employment
Facilitate seminars on Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Utilized individual counseling sessions to help adolescent cope with the five life goals
Conduct caseload group geared towards resolving conflict
Education
11/2013-06/2015
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
M aster’s in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
09/2002-08/2005 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
09/1999- 05/2002 Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ
Associate, Liberal Arts