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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of each in need to obtain the necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Empathetic and accommodating with a background in special needs and mental health advocacy focused on each individuals diverse needs.

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with community and successfully ran a holiday food drive that has provided complete Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes for single mothers in my area for the past five years.
  • For the past three years have successfully matched adoptee for Christmas with families in need of gifts for their children.
Skills
  • Case Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Implementing Client Care Plans
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Client Home Visits
  • Behavioral Management Planning
  • Youth Advocacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • De Escalation Tactics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
Work History
ESE Advocate, 01/2018 - Current
Tempe Union High School District Tempe, AZ,
  • Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions.
  • Oversaw school expenditure for students to receive maximum educational benefits.
  • Determined student's initial eligibility for special education in collaboration with student, parents and general staff.
  • Communicated with families to solicit input and share student social and academic progress.
  • Analyzed student assessment data to determine next steps.
  • Monitored student achievement and gathered evidence to deliver individualized instruction and support aligned to student's goals.
Behavior Interventionist, 09/2018 - 06/2019
Cumberland Therapy Services, Inc. Chicago, IL,
  • Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
  • Recommended treatment protocols such as group therapy or rehabilitation.
  • Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Trained teachers and staff on how to spot students in need of help and refer for services.
  • Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
ESE Teacher, 08/2015 - 06/2019
Lee County School District City, STATE,
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Commercial Bank Teller, 12/2000 - 05/2005
North Fort Bank City, STATE,
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
  • Logged cashier's checks and other transactions to maintain accurate account records.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Audited fellow teller currency to contribute to dual-control procedures.
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Education
Master of Science: Professional Counselor, Expected in 09/2023
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Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ
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Master of Science: Addiction Counseling, Expected in 2023
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Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies - Center City, MN
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Bachelor of Arts: Duel Education With A Minor in Speech, Expected in 07/2010
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Dowling College - Oakdale, NY,
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School Attended

  • Grand Canyon University
  • Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
  • Dowling College

Job Titles Held:

  • ESE Advocate
  • Behavior Interventionist
  • ESE Teacher
  • Commercial Bank Teller

Degrees

  • Master of Science
  • Master of Science
  • Bachelor of Arts

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