***B WESTBURY MEWS DRIVE

SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLIN 29485

843-***-****

n7tbty@r.postjobfree.com

VANESSA GILLIARD-JEFFERSON

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

March 2010- Present Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist (ABA Therapist)

Academic Assistants Plus, Summerville, South Carolina

Teach students who are diagnosed with autism in the home setting, that are experiencing delays in communication, social interaction and behavior. No Child Left Behind/Title I Schools.

April 2008-April 2009 Youth Prevention Specialist

Florence Crittenton, Charleston, South Carolina

Provide sex education that focuses on prevention and educational services designed for children and adolescents, while establishing collaborative working relationships within the community and faith based organizations.

January 2007-Present Success for School Instructor

University Instructors, Charleston, South Carolina

Provide instruction to students while developing and maintaining thorough knowledge base related to the programs instructional content to ensure effective instruction. And worked as a PACT Proctor assisting the teacher of those taken the examination to be certain that there is no cheating, and that other rules are being followed.

January 2006-July 2007 Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist

Charleston County School District, Charleston, South Carolina

Teach students who are diagnosed with autism and experience with students exhibiting delays in communication, social interaction and behavior. Work in a supportive instructional capacity in a classroom of elementary/preschool students. There was an emphasis on building academic, social interaction and communication and behavior skills.

Sept 2005-Jan. 2006 Preschool Teacher

Children’s Nook III, Charleston, South Carolina

Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and individual goals. Provide expert care for ages three through five years of age. Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students, keeps parents informed and ensures consistency of service.

Oct. 1998-Jan 2001 Substitute Teacher

Jennie Moore Elementary School, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I carried out the plans of the teacher in their absence and supervised the students in my care at all times. I also corrected papers as directed, performed the necessary routines and duties. I conferred with the principal regarding professional matters, courses of study, daily plans, and extra duties. I was expected to leave a brief report of the work accomplished with the regular teacher and also as account of any incidents with students that might require further attention.

EDUCATION

Aug 2008-Present Doctorate of Philosophy

Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Obtaining a PhD in Human Services with a specialization in Counseling, where it gives a broad overview of advanced research and study in counseling theory and techniques, including contemporary and emerging issues in the field, as well as areas such as human sexuality, grief and bereavement counseling, child and adolescent counseling, geriatric mental health issues, and compulsive and addictive behaviors.

Aug 2005- May 2008 Master of Arts Degree

Webster University, Charleston, South Carolina

Masters Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Mental Health and Marriage and Family with the goal is to help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems causing emotional turmoil and help clients improve communication and coping skills.

Aug 2000-Dec 2004 Bachelor of Science Degree

Charleston Southern University, Charleston, South Carolina

Psychology and Religion

Studies were based on psychodynamic principles that evolved from authorities such as Freud, Adler, and Jung. It included instruction in self-analysis, personality theory, dream analysis, free association and transference theory and techniques, psychodynamic theory, developmental processes, applications to specific clinical conditions, practice management, and professional standard and ethics. Religion studies focused on the nature of religious belief and specific religious systems, which includes instruction in sociology, psychology, anthropology, literature and art of religion, scriptural studies, religious history and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.

April 1985-Jan 1986 Certificate in Secretarial Science

Taylor Business Institute, New York, NY

Knowledge and training in skills of secretarial office work, which includes general office work, stenographer, typist or file clerk.

Sept 1980-June1984 High School Diploma

Walton High School, Bronx, NY

Major in Vocal Music, Modern Dance, Ballet and Theater

Volunteer

Sept 2001-July 2002

Trident Literacy Association, Charleston, South Carolina

Offering instruction by using a self paced individualized curriculum in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Training

Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Children with Autism

Autism Training and Technique

Verbal Behavior for Autism

MAPPS (Medicaid Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Services)

STD/STI Prevention

Test Administered

Peabody Picture Test

Brigance Assessment Test

Practicum/Internship

Clinical Solutions of Charleston (2007)

Counseling people who have an addiction to alcohol and drugs, while helping them to identify behaviors and problems related to their addiction.

Florence Crittenton of South Carolina (2008)

Focus on the single parent who is at risk, which includes a lack of prenatal care, social and psychological stress, dropping out of school and homelessness.

Membership

Tri-County Counseling Association, 2005

American Psychological Association, 2007

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