Nancy Kenessey
San Tan Valley, AZ *****
advlht@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Behavior Technician
Life Skills Autism Academy - Mesa, AZ
October 2021 to January 2023
1. I have received 3 raises since I started working at LSAA 2. I received recognition and rewards for perfect attendance 3. I've scored in the excellence range on all staff integrity assessments 4. I provide ABA therapy, in-center, for 2 clients, 3 1/2 to 4 hours each client, on a daily basis, unless they nap for 30 mins, 5 days a week
5. I complete all required staff training courses (online) on time and with passing scores. Delivery Driver
Caviar - Los Angeles, CA
2017 to 2019
Picked up food orders from upper scale restaurants all over the LA area and delivered them to customers residences/offices in a punctual and professional manner. Nanny
The Dierking Family - Studio City, CA
2011 to 2013
Nannied for 3 girls, ages 3, 6, 9, until they were 4, 7, and 10 years old. Duties included:
• Picking them up from school
• Chauffeuring them to their after-school lessons (girl scouts, YMCA swimming lessons, music lessons, etc.)
• Homework tutoring
• Cooking dinner
Behavioral Specialist
In Home Support Services (IHSS) - Los Angeles, CA
January 2009 to December 2010
Worked with two 24 year old severely autistic twin males for one year as an aide to their guardian, assisting them with activities such as daily church attendance, tricycle riding, hiking, eating, showering, cooking, grocery shopping, driving, errands, etc.
Barista/Cashier
Playa Grande Surf Hotel - PLD, Provincia de Guanacaste 2007 to 2009
• I also managed the restaurant and hotel
• Shift supervisor
• Bartender
• Hostess
• Inventory
• Maintenance
After School Instructor
L.A. Jazz Pizzazz Performing Arts Academy - Malibu, CA 2004 to 2007
Developed and applied curriculums for after school programs, as lead instructor, teaching gymnastics, hip-hop dance, break dance, tap dance, cheerleading, music and yoga. Webster Elementary (Malibu, CA)
Point Dume Elementary (Malibu, CA)
Zuma Elementary (Malibu, CA)
Altadena Elementary (Altadena, CA)
Signal Hill Elementary (Long Beach, CA)
Cashier/Customer Service
Nature Mart - Los Angeles, CA
May 1999 to August 1999
Ringing up and bagging customers' groceries, organizing store products Camp Counselor
Camp Kinneret - Agoura Hills, CA
June 1998 to August 1998
Chauffeured kids in company van, from their homes, to day-camp and back, on a daily basis, leading them in summer camp activities such as:
• Swimming
• Horseback riding
• Archery
• Arts and crafts
• Gymnastics
• Singing
• Hiking
• Tree rappelling
Education
Some college in A.A. Degree
Pasadena City College - Pasadena, CA
September 2001 to June 2004
Skills
• Autism Experience
• Barista Experience
• Guest Services
• Hotel Management
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• POS (point of sale) software
• Guest tracker software
• TESOL certified
• Micros POS
• Music therapy
• Typing 45 wpm
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Team Work
• Reliability
• Teaching
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Bartending
• Behavioral Therapy
• Classroom Management
• Tutoring
• Curriculum Development
• Special Education
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Experience Working With Students
• Mental Health Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Organizational Skills
• Behavioral Health
• Presentation Skills
• Addiction Counseling
• Experience with children
• Childcare
• Documentation review
• Data collection
• Gymnastics
• Dancing
• Behavior management
Languages
• English - Fluent
• Spanish - Intermediate
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
February 2021 to February 2029
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Flawless driving record (available upon request!) TESOL certified
Present
I have a total of 2 years teaching English as a second language, tutoring students in Costa Rica and in the U.S., and earned my TESOL certification by completing an accredited online course within 1 year, with a total of 2 errors out of all my exams.
Peer Support Specialist
Present
Certified in peer support counseling through S.T.A.R., Stand Together and Recover program First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Non-CDL Class C
Publications
'Can You See the Music' DJ ME DJ YOU
2002
1. Internationally recognized and recorded artist, Eenie Meenie Records
• Featured artist on the cover of the LP, sang and recorded instruments on the 4 vinyl package record
'Can you see the Music' by DJ ME DJ YOU
Additional Information
References
• Tamara Berman- Former owner of Playa Grande Surf Hotel, Costa Rica 818-***-****
• Tara Rubin- Manager at Bio Pro, Woodland Hills, CA 323-***-****
• Eugenia Goldberg- 480-***-****