Assistant Staff

Toya Woods

** ******* ***** *** ** • New Rochelle, NY 10801 • 914. 426.6172

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Education

College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY 2014 Current

M.S Art Therapy Counseling

The College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY 2012 2014

M.S. Guidance and Counseling

Fashion Institute of Technology New York 2008 2009

(Non Matriculated) Photography and digital arts

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 2004 2007

B.A. Communications in the field of media studies

Professional Certification/License/ Skills

School Counselor

State of New York

Teachers Assistant

State of New York

Behavioral Therapy

Experience with ABA and students with Autism

Thanatology (process of Completing)

M.S Art Therapy Counseling (process of Completing)

Professional Profile

QSAC Hollis Day Program 196-10 Woodhull Ave, Hollis, NY Current Behavior Intervention Specialist 2015-2016

●Supervise and train direct care staff

●Conduct and oversee the provision of training in behavioral interventions and Applied Behavior Analysis

●Provide individuals with social skills training

●Conduct Functional Assessments

●Works collaboratively with MSC’s individuals and family advocates in regards to individualized service plan development (ISP)

●Develop and revise Individualized Behavior Support Plans based on data from preference & functional assessments, evaluated graphically

●Develop curriculum and data sheets based on Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)

●Ensure health and safety guideline as set by agency and OPWDD policy

●Provide transition and vocational training to young adults and adults

●Maintain clinical records completely and accurately

●Teach youth anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and social skills to help enhance their independence

Edward Williams Elementary School/ Pennington Mount Vernon, NY 2012 -2015 Teachers Assistant

●Assist in organizing classroom materials, developing related activity and learning centers, including visual aids

●Supervise students in the absence of the teacher while establishing positive relationships

●Assist staff in the management of student behavior by applying proactive strategies

●Ensure safety responsibilities for students in all environments and provide direct instructional support to individual and groups of students

●Collect data in accordance with student’s IEP goals and objectives

●Communicate effectively giving clear and concise directions

Westchester Center for Educational and Emotional Development Valhalla, NY 2010 8/2013 (Closed)

Fee For Service ABA Therapist

●Worked One on one with children diagnosed with autism

●Kept clients engaged the entire session (1 4 hrs)

●Set up incidental learning opportunities

●Taught appropriate play and social skills

●Provided reinforcement

The American Cancer Society Bronx, NY 2011

Mission Manager

●Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity and initiative by organizing special events

●Prioritized multiple and constantly changing tasks

●Partnered with centralized cancer control staff to ensure two-way communication about requests, guidance on request conversion when needed, and trainings on specific cancer control tools and resources

●Developed effective working relationships with all regional disciplines (Patient Family Services, Special events, etc.)

●Communicated with event business units and leadership teams (Relay For Life, strides) to receive and implement mission integration strategies for special events in region

●Collaborated with peers across division to share successes, learning and best practices

The Boys and Girls Club New Rochelle, NY 2008 2010 Program Coordinator

●Facilitated small group mentoring sessions for teens

●Designed and delivered series of classes for teens to help motivate change and develop life skills

●Organized and advertised for club activities to address youth obesity

●Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's behavior and progress

●Coordinated fundraising events to help raise money and increase community involvement in the Club

Trinity Elementary School New Rochelle, NY 2008 2009

Director of Afterschool Program

●Assured that program goals and performance outcomes were met in accordance with state government grants and support

●Organized events to display student work to parents, teachers and broader community

●Assessed student progress and problem resolution through ongoing communication with appropriate staff

●Developed and Maintained open and positive relationship with parents, staff and administration

●Served as liaison between teachers, parents, and Boys and Girls Club Units throughout New Rochelle Coordinated lunch program Met with social workers to discuss children at-risk

Reference Furnished on request.

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