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Brandie Pearson

Suitland

Summary

Assistant Behavior Specialist at The Children's Guild, great in behavior management and crisis intervention, significantly improved student behavior through innovative strategies. Skilled in data collection and behavioral support, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and empathy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Behavior Specialist

The Children's Guild
12.2020 - Current
  • Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
  • Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
  • Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
  • Assist with the modification of Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
  • Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.

. implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.

  • Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Creating new student logs and collecting all student data from the assigned tba.
  • Meeting all deadlines by required dates.
  • Oversaw proactive crisis intervention training for campus employees.

Therapeutic Behavioral Aide

The Children's Guild
04.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with facility psychiatrists to determine effectiveness of treatment and developed new treatment plans.
  • Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
  • Worked with Students to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Collect Student data using a Daily TBA Logs

Direct Support Professional

Epic
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morningside House
08.2014 - 08.2017
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Home Health Aide

Accredited Home Health Care
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Customer Service

Wendy's
08.2011 - 03.2014
  • Assisted customers by providing exceptional customer service and processing transactions.
  • Resolved customer service issues with timely and professional resolutions.
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Earned Customer service recognition for providing excellent customer service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Friendly High School
Fort Washington, MD

Skills

  • Behavior redirection
  • Behavior Management
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • PCM Instructor
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Behavioral support
  • Data Collection

Timeline

Assistant Behavior Specialist

The Children's Guild
12.2020 - Current

Therapeutic Behavioral Aide

The Children's Guild
04.2019 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Epic
09.2017 - 04.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morningside House
08.2014 - 08.2017

Home Health Aide

Accredited Home Health Care
04.2014 - 08.2014

Customer Service

Wendy's
08.2011 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

Friendly High School
Brandie Pearson