parent liaison

LaToya McFarlane Tekoa

**** *** ***** **.

Loganville, GA 30052

***********@*****.***

470-***-**** (Cell)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Professional individual with over 14 years of experience in the field of behavioral health working with pediatrics and geriatrics. Committed to achieving positive results in education through a positive impact on the children of today and the future. Focused on increasing educational standards at each facility as a proactive team member. Provide a stimulating, challenging and healthy learning environment. A positive role model for the community and a mentor for the teachers. Contribute to the educational growth of students through active participation in the school community incorporating a variety of hands-on and developmentally appropriate practices. Experience and academic training includes:

•Parent trainings & communications

• Assist with client assessments

• Community Building

• Leadership and management abilities

• Love of Learning and Culturally sensitive

• Maintain Confidential Records

• Manage Classroom Organization, Dynamics & Management

• Confidence Building

• Create a Comfortable and Positive Learning Environment

• Creating Exams

• Curriculum Knowledge/Management

• Positive Role Model

• Relationship Building

• Results Oriented

• Excellent Time Management

• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

• Patience and Adaptable

• Teamwork

• Measurement & Evaluation

• Future Planning

• Software Known: Proficient in ReThink, Central Reach, Catalyst,Microsoft Office, ProCare,PLATO,fax,and scanner

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Qualified Autism Service Practitioner-Supervisor-currently seeking

• Bachelors of Science in Education of Arts, RECREATIONAL THERAPY Florida International University – 2012

• Associate of Science in Psychology, Psychiatric Tech ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY – 2005

• Seminars, Certifications & Continued Education

Early Childhood Education and Special Education K-12: Grand Canyon University (27 credits) – 2009, 2010

Pinellas Technical College, Child Care Operations, Level 2 Director Credential, 2015

*Registered Behavior Technician

CPI certified

• Affiliations –

• Girl’s Mentor, Girls on the Run

• Compact Mentor, River of Life Christian Center member

• Youth Director, Divine Visitation International Ministries

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019-current Rainbow Steps ABA Therapy, RBT

●Assist with assessment of patients

●Observe clients documents

●Collect data

●Assist with peer sessions

2018-2020 Gwinnett County Public Schools, Benefield Elementary School

ABA Therapist

• Assisted physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged elementary school students

• Assist students with ADL’s and varies prompts for learning

• Worked one-on-one with students, teachers, and therapists (ASD, EBD, IND, PMH, TMH)

• Collect data and provide information to teacher and or therapist

2015-2017 YMCA, Orlando, FL

Program coordinator/Site Supervisor

• Plan, coordinate, implement different learning strategies for staff and or teachers

• Mentor youth in the program as a well as the community

• Teach and or tutor children of elementary ages

• Supervise staff and create schedules

• Interview, hire, and train ne employees

2014 – 2015 CKV, Kissimmee, FL

ABA Therapist

• Establish positive relationships with parents, teachers and children

• Communicate with all parties pertaining to the concerns of the children

• Conduct home visits to the children’s residence

• Apply policies in relation to health, safety and welfare of children

• Schedule parent meetings

• Maintain appropriate and confidential written records

2010– 2015 Osceola County Public Schools, Osceola County, FL

Lead EBD Behavior Tech/ESE Instructor

• Assisted physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged middle school students

• Designed an appropriate schedule for learning and socializing

• Taught daily activities for living

• Worked one-on-one with students, teachers, and therapists (ASD, EBD, IND, PMH, TMH)

2009 – 2010 Little Steps Academy, Kissimmee, FL

Childcare Assistant Director

• Managed teachers in all aspects; payroll, recruitment, employee relations, etc.

• Revised learning curriculum for VPK teachers

• Responsible for opening and closing academy

• Monitored shifts, and assisted students and parents.

2007 – 2009 La Petite Academy, Kissimmee, FL

Assistant Manager

• Established great collaborations with the students and parents

• Created a positive environment at the Academy

• Assisted the management team with general operations

• Taught, educated and monitored teachers and students

• Assumed the director/assistant director role in their absence

• Trained VPK and other preschool teachers

2006 – 2007 Broward County Public Schools, Broward County, FL

Paraprofessional (ESE)

• Assisted students in learning material

• Provided clerical and instructional support for classroom teachers (typing, filling, etc.)

• Instructed students on daily activities in the absence of the teacher (ASD, EBD, IND, PMH, TMH)

2005 –2006 ARC Broward, Sunrise, FL

ABA Therapist/Behavioral Tech

Created intervention plans for special need students

• Responded to crisis, monitored and observed students behavior

• Worked with the teacher regarding improvement of care and preventive actions (ASD, EBD, IND, PMH, TMH)

• Assisted and mentored adults with Down Syndrome and Autism on finding jobs, shopping and everyday living skills

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