THOMAS J RAFFERTY JR
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Dartmouth MA 02747 E-mail ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To bring to your organization enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and good work ethic, combined with a desire to utilize my skills and knowledge with my degree in psychology.
EDUCATION
2008–2010 University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Science Psychology
• Graduated summa cum laude. G.P.A. 3.94
• Psi Chi Honor Society
• Golden Key National Honor Society
• Clinical Counseling Sequence
• Revelant Courses: Behavior Modification, Child Clinical Methodology, Psych of Learning, Cognitive Processes, Psych of Personality, Statistics and Research Methods. Abnormal Psychology, Child Psychology, Sports and Exercise Psychology. Counseling I, II, III
2007-2008 Bristol Community College Fall River, MA
Associates degree Liberal Arts-- Humanities Option
• Graduated summa cum laude. G.P.A. 3.98
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Inductee
INTERNSHIP
September 2008-May 2010 Umass Dartmouth
• Research Assistant
- Data collection and entry
- Statistical Analysis
- Organize and interpret statistical data
January–May 2010 Bristol Community College
• Intern at the Counseling and Career Center
- Worked directly with admissions, transfer affairs and mental health counseling departments.
- Created mental health data base for counseling center
September 2009 –December 2009 Dartmouth Middle School
• Intern with Dartmouth Middle School Guidance Department
- Observed and worked closely with school guidance
counselors, behavior specialists, school psychologist, and
therapists.
- Worked with special needs students on social and
behavioral skills.
- Documented students behavior on a daily basis.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2010-Present Dartmouth Public Schools Dartmouth, MA
Special Education Assistant Teacher
• Assist classroom teacher with providing education and social skills to students.
• Impliment behavior plans and behavior modification techniques; ie: token economies, shaping and conditioning
• Document student(s) behavior on a daily basis.
• Particiapte in weekly team meetings to better assist students needs.
2008-2010 Dartmouth Public Schools Dartmouth, MA
Substitute Teacher
• Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments. (6th through 8th grade, Special Needs and Behavioral specific classrooms)
• Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers and prepared outlines when necessary.
• Liaised effectively with colleagues in team teaching assignments.
• Employed materials and techniques of regular teacher where available.
• Fostered safe, positive and supportive learning environment.
• Ensured good order and behavior in and out of classrooms.
2004-2007 Shaws Supermarket New Bedford, MA
Frozen Food Manager
2007-2010 Kelloggs Cereal New Bedford, MA
Merchandiser