Special Education Staff
Resume:
Jennifer L. Brown
***********@*****.*** *** Creekpointe Ct. Apt. F Midlothian VA 23114
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking work in a professional environment where I can use my talents to assist individuals, and
families of individuals, with various impairments to cope and thrive in society.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY RESIDENCES, RICHMOND VA
Acting Program Manager/Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional/ Relief Staff
August 2013 Present
● Manage staff in the daily tasks.
● Ensures all data is up to date.
● Budget planning for next fiscal year.
● Author of formal and informal write ups for staff.
● Facilitates monthly staff meetings.
● Approves staffing through hiring processes and procedures.
● Enters Bed, Board, Billing into the system and approve services.
● Author check requests for day support, monthly bills and individual spend down
requests.
● Participates in house meetings weekly to receive input from individuals.
● Implements Active Treatment activities.
● Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
● Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives,
helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
● Counsel individuals privately or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming
dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
● Work closely with Behavior Therapist to assist with reducing behaviors individuals
may display.
● Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
● Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of individuals’
information.
● Maintain a therapeutic environment in which Individual Service Plans are created and
carried out.
● Coach direct support professionals regarding how to meet person centered desires and
needs.
● Create goals to maximize individual potential.
● Attend ISP meetings and advocate for individuals.
● Transport individuals on outings as well as taking them on vacations and family
events.
● Assist with Activities of Daily Living.
● Prepare healthy meals.
● Transport individuals to various programs.
● Administer medications to individuals.
Jennifer L. Brown
***********@*****.*** 409 Creekpointe Ct. Apt. F Midlothian VA 23114
COMPASS NOVA COUNSELING, FREDRICKSBURG VA
In Home Clinician March 2013 August 2013
● Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
● Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives,
helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
● Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
● Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
● Fill out and maintain client related paperwork, including federal and state mandated
forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
● Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
● Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop
treatment plans.
● Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency
problems in crisis situations.
● Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients'
status.
EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION, EAST ORANGE NJ
Teacher Assistant September 2006 September 2012
● Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master
assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
● Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
● Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to
prevent injuries and damage.
● Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
● Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using
lectures, discussions, or supervised role playing methods.
● Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and
demonstrations.
● Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical,
mental, and social development.
● Type, file, and duplicate materials.
● Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
● Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal
development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors,
psychologists, or speech language pathologists.
● Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
● Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or
electronic marking devices.
● Participate in teacher parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
Jennifer L. Brown
***********@*****.*** 409 Creekpointe Ct. Apt. F Midlothian VA 23114
EDUCATION
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY sociate/ Early Childhood Education,
As
June 2003
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY dergraduate/ History,
Un
August 2010
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY, CLINTON, IOWA asters/ Special Education, April 2012
M
RELAY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY aduate/ Teacher
Gr
Certification Program, April 2014
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
● Able to professionally interact with general public encompassing various ages and
mental capabilities
● Computer literate
● Exceptionally attentive to details
● Trained in ABA/ Discrete Trial
● Trained in TOVA
● CPR and first Aid certified
● Medication Management Certified
● People Centered Thinking Certified
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