Katherine Sexton
North Mankato
Summary
Caring and compassionate candidate experienced in implementing specialized programs for individuals with developmental, emotional, or intellectual disabilities. Comfortable in handling stressful situations. Organized, dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician- Level 2
Northway Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Run therapeutic and behavioral plans, and provide early intervention to increase social and self-management skills
- Provide guidance on a range of developmental goals from communication, exercise and nutrition and academic skills to assist with school readiness
- Support individuals with learning and maintaining personal skills such as: hygiene, grooming and/or toileting
- Teach and model interpersonal and social skills to help individuals thrive in their communities
- Provide assistance using strategies to properly manage and redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors
- Work as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
- Observe, monitor and record problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Support non-verbal students and their use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
- Chart on each client daily.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MRCI
06.2020 - Current
- Transport client to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assist with meals and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engage client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built and maintain rapport with client and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assist with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Implement physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, and range of motion.
- Administer medications, and track behaviors to keep parent well-informed.
Life Skills Health and Wellness Paradeducator
Mankato Area Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2023
- Monitored student classroom and out-of-classroom activities to promote student safety.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery, and money handling skills.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Supported non-verbal students and their use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
- provide individualized, intensive supports matched to a range of specific student needs. The array of behavior problems requiring Tier 3 supports included externalizing behavior problems (e.g., disruptive behaviors, aggression).
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2023
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Familiar with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Timeline
Behavior Technician- Level 2
Northway Academy
06.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
MRCI
06.2020 - Current
Life Skills Health and Wellness Paradeducator
Mankato Area Public Schools
09.2012 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
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