Gale Quackenbush, M Education

ad1ab5@r.postjobfree.com Tucson, AZ 85710 520-***-****

Manager, Trainer and Educator for Business, Education and Employment Services

Over 20 years’ experience providing in-person and virtual instruction and staff development training, working collaboratively with program staff and participants, children, adults, students, and employers.

Designed curriculum, testing and evaluations to develop programs as a manager, behavior specialist, community college adjunct, and K-8 instructor.

Previous Vice-president, ASA of Tucson

Co/Founder and Three-year Chairperson, Autism Walk, Autism Society of America, Tucson Chapter

Supervised student and employee progress, tutoring and coaching on goals and objectives and evaluations.

Dedicated to positive strategies, work safety and client privacy while meeting contract guidelines.

Served on and led multi-level team meetings as a manager and service provider.

Managed group facilitation practice, writing proposals and using principles of group dynamics for adult learners.

Introduced focused assessment tool (AFLS) to behavioral health employer and a therapeutic listening program as a now approved educational tool to AZ Board of Education

Improved therapeutic reach of rehabilitation activities for senior living communities, developmental disability programs and community programs such as AARP and Casa de las Ninos.

Well-versed in clinical data collection and reporting, service assessments, legal documents, spreadsheets, and other measurement tools.

National association and local community presenter

Core Qualifications

Administrative Oversight

Microsoft 365 Office Suite; Google Docs

Zoom and Go-to-Meeting Platforms

Classroom Instructor k-12 and College level

Conference Presentations

Contract and Case Management

Resource Development

Community Outreach

Experience

Employment Services Manager, Pre-ETS

TCH The Centers for Habilitation Tucson, AZ March 2022- March 2023

Developed pre-employment transition service program under contract with Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) to prepare students for the world of work, school, and training after graduation. Chose Curriculum, taught workshops, Established community partnerships. Trained teachers and internal personnel.

Facilitator, AZ Jobs Program, Remote March 2021 - February 2022

AGM Allsource Global Management Sierra Vista, AZ

Collaboratively managed remote services and weekly virtual job fair events for the State of Arizona Jobs Program; served all areas of job search tools and resources; created PPT presentations and served as a lead facilitator.

Rehabilitation Manager, Group Supported Employment (GSE) January 2021 – November 2021

Goodwill Industries of Southern AZ Tucson, AZ

Managed GSE program, individual work and behavior plans, and ISP advocacy; provided staff training and evaluations; managed pandemic response via teleconference and remote platforms (Left for pandemic family care)

Behavior Specialist, BHT July 2020 – December 2020

Resilient Health/Art Awakening Tucson AZ

Taught related subjects and facilitated group communication for ndividuals in recovery from behavioral health/substance abuse; provided group workshops, assessment, and studio work; Led therapeutic drumming sessions. Accepted salaried management position.

Owner/Educator/Group Facilitator January 2010 – June 2020 Different Drum Learning Designs, LLC (DDLD) Tucson, AZ

Consultant and service provider of educational, music and therapeutic individual and group services for unique learners, non-profits, and community groups; STEAM teacher for local Charter school and Pima Community College Adjunct Instructor.

Behavior Specialist, Foster Care Services January 2006 – June 2009 A Place to Call Home Tucson, AZ

Coordinated critical behavioral services for individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families; wrote behavior treatment plans, provided medical review and IEP advocacy, provided subject matter training to staff in Tucson and Phoenix and presentations at foster families’ quarterly meetings.

ABA Early Interventionist – AZ Division of Developmental Disabilities & HOPE GROUP, LLC 2001-2005

Delivered Applied Behavioral Analysis as an early intervention therapist to children with autism and as training for their families. Worked closely with professionals including Board Certified Behavior Analysts and speech therapists.

Teacher

Calvert County Board of Education, MD

Taught students in their homes due to injury and recovery, disability, or special needs. Developed learning program for academics and behavioral needs for disabled students.

Teacher and Director of School Music Programs - Prince George’s County Public Schools, MD

Education & Awards

Master of Special Education, Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Liberal Arts, St. Mary's College of Maryland

Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Student Class Vice President and Student of the Month, Suitland Senior High School

Trainings and Presentations

Lead Coordinator and Presenter for Jobseekers at the AZ Jobs Program weekly Virtual Job Fair “Job Club” - Remote

Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance Conference, Opening Presenter, Tucson, AZ National Down Syndrome Congress Conference, Presenter, Phoenix, AZ

Rotary Club of Tucson, Presenter Tucson AZ

Trainer/Presenter for staff and families in behavioral and developmental disabilities, A Place to Call Home, Tucson, AZ

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