Shacoya Teele
Stratford, CT
*******.*****@*****.***
Professional Summary
• An organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and remain patient and calm under high pressured instances. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Stratford Public Schools-Stratford, CT
October 2021 to Present
• Lead Pinpoint Person of Several Building Classroom in District for Students on The Spectrum (Autism)
• Assist in Training and Ensuring Staff are Following And Implementing Accurate Data Information
• Assist in Developing Social Skills and Life Skills in school system.
• Graphing data and updating authorization, such as BIPs and IEP.
• Assisting directly with new client assessments/writing up of new client assessments, putting together client binders, making materials/token boards.
• Providing heavy Assistance with teaching Daily Living Skills.
• Behavior Reduction and Costive Reinforcement.
• Heavy Reporting and Documentation.
• 1:1 experience children on the spectrum.
Assistant Manager
GT Independence-Connecticut
February 2018 to February 2025
• Assists the Group Home Manager in overseeing the daily operations, staff, and resident care within a residential facility, taking on managerial responsibilities in the manager's absence
• Supervising and supporting staff, including Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), in providing care and support to residents
• Monitor residents' health and well-being
• Participating in the development and implementation of individual care plans
• Provide personal care and assistance to resident's in their homes
• Accompany resident's to appointments and outings
• Oversee residents to doctors' appointments, shopping, and other errands
• Develop a trusting relationship between staff and the clients RBT Trainer
Norwalk Public Schools-Norwalk, CT
June 2023 to September 2023
Implementing 1:1 behavioral intervention programs with clients with ASD
(18 months to adult)
• Collecting data.
• Conducting assessments.
• Utilizing IEPs and BIPs.
• Implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures.
• Documenting and reporting outcomes.
• 1:1 teaching with children on the spectrum.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
APEX Educational Solutions, LLC-North Haven, CT
January 2020 to October 2022
• Assist in Developing Social Skills and Life Skills in both school system and in home after school caseloads.
• Providing Assistance with teaching Daily Living Skills.
• Behavior Reduction.
• Heavy Reporting and Documentation.
• Assistance with oral and body hygiene.
• 1:1 + 2:1 experience children on the spectrum.
Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
Able Home Health Care-Westport, CT
October 2020 to January 2021
• Assist in Developing Social Skills and Life Skills for Students on the Spectrum
• Providing Family Guidance in their residential.
• Behavior Reduction.
• Reporting and Documentation.
• Assistance with oral and body hygiene.
• In School Case load with children on the spectrum. Supported Employment Specialist
Applied Behavioral Mental Health Counseling-New York, NY December 2018 to December 2020
• Assist in Developing Social Skills and Life Skills.
• Training for Employment as 1:1 on job sight.
• Behavior Reduction.
• Reporting and Documentation.
• Provided 1:1 while on the worksite
Office Manager
The TJX Companies, Inc.-Fairfield, CT
July 2015 to December 2019
Greeting customers and processing customers' purchases accurately and efficiently at the point-of-sale. Supervising the cashier with:
• Maintaining a neat, cleaned and organized register area.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Calls for and assists with carry-outs, hanger pick-ups, trash pick-up, and other assistance as needed.
• Assists with department recovery, fitting room recovery and front end housekeeping duties.
• Folding, stocking, hanging, ticketing or re-marking merchandise
• Assists customers with even exchanges.
• Provide assistance on the sales floor and greet customers at assigned stations.
• Supports the preparation and taking of inventory and stock room organization.
• Closing Store front.
• Handling Payroll Management
• Scheduling assignments
• Assisting Employees with direct support while on the floor and ensuring proper productivity was implemented at all times.
Direct Support Professional
The Kennedy Center-Trumbull, CT
September 2013 to September 2016
• Working hands on with seniors with ranges of disabilities Autism, assistance with hygiene care, daily care, maintaining skills, appointments and cooking/cleaning family style.
• Continual assistance of completing daily life skills
• Hoyer lift expectations
• Private home care
Front Desk Receptionist
Aerotek-Bethel, CT
September 2013 to December 2015
• Handle and carefully respond to all customer inquiries by building excellent rapport & confidence, identifying their needs, and taking strategic action in a timely manner
• Provide excellent customer service through active listening on every interaction while adjusting support approach to accommodate all levels of customer experience
• Took payment through phone or assisted customer with future payment plan or additional special case help.
• Worked with confidential customer information sensitively
• Aimed to resolve issues on the first call by being proactive and demonstrating advanced knowledge Customer Service Representative/Receptionist
CT Works-Bridgeport, CT
January 2010 to September 2013
• Answer questions and listening to customers' questions and concerns while provide accurate answers or responses.
• Working efficiently to resolve customer complaints quickly and effectively.
• Provide information about products and services.
• Taking orders, calculate charges, and process billing or payments.
• Identify customer needs and generate sales leads that develop into new customers.
• Clerical work
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford-Bridgeport, CT July 2021 to April 2024
Associate in Criminal Justice
Housatonic Community College-Bridgeport, CT
2013 to 2018
High school or equivalent
Bullard-Havens High School-Bridgeport, CT
2009 to 2013
Skills
• Medication Administration
• Infant Care
• Tube feeding
• Childcare
• Front Desk (1 year)
• Direct Support (5 years)
• Applied behavior analysis
• Nursing
• Autism experience (7 years)
• Cash register
• Nannying
• Babysitting
• Customer service
• Crisis management
• Home health
• Special Education
• Behavioral Therapy
• Autism Experience
• Individual / Group Counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Intake
• Special education
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Catheterization
• Sales
• Communication skills
• Disability (4 years)
• Organizational skills
• Experience with children
• Mental Health Counseling
• Meal Preparation
• Direct Care (5 years)
• Hoyer Lift
• Behavioral therapy
• Social work
• LPN
• ICU experience
• Acute care
• Supervising experience (8 years)
Certifications and Licenses
LPN
April 2024 to Present
Certified Phlebotomist
February 2020 to Present
Recovery Assistant
February 2019 to Present
RBT
April 2018 to Present
First Aid and CPR
October 2017 to Present
PCA
August 2017 to Present
HHA
August 2017 to Present
Driver's License
CPR Certification
Certified Behavioral Health Technician
First Aid Certification
RBT Certification
Medical Certified
March 2018 to March 2020
Certified to administer medications.