Amy Cromwell
BIW
Tiny,ON
Summary
Driven Behavior Specialist with expertise in situations ranging from social delays, abuse, mental health, high risk disorders to Autistic behaviours. Talent for building theraputic environments of any socioeconomic or cultural background. Highly effective at developing intervention plans in a team-based approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behaviour Intervention Specialist
Lawlor Rehabiltation Therapy
Midland, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of assessments, observations, interventions, and other activities related to each student's behavioral plan.
- Provided consultation services to families regarding resources available within their communities that may be beneficial for clients exhibiting problem behaviors.
- Conducted home visits as needed to provide additional supports or observe family dynamics impacting a child's behavior at school.
- Provided crisis management support for client exhibiting challenging behaviors in community settings
- Wrote goal-oriented programs and evaluated and documented progress and participation in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team conferences.
- Developed and implemented departmental support systems to meet strategic objectives.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Educational Assistant
Upper Grand District School Board
Guelph, ON
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
- Facilitated interpersonal problem-solving with students to mitigate conflicts
- Used games, technologies and other tools to help students learn and grasp complex concepts
- Complied with policies and procedures relating to student protection, health and safety
- Organized a safe therapeutic environment conducive to productive and successful learning.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the function of problem behaviors.
Manager/Merchandiser/ Purchaser
Shoes22
Cambridge/ Waterloo, ON
05.2000 - 11.2018
- Tracked store inventory and ordered new products to prevent shortages
- Arranged store cleanings and renovations during periods of low customer traffic
- Solved problems and resolved conflicts for team members and customers
- Researched industry and competitor trends to develop new products and improve marketing techniques
- Stocked and organized products in storage spaces and retail shelves
- Interviewed and hired prospective employees according to team needs
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, alleviating shrink
- Planned store layouts or designed displays
- Met with suppliers to negotiate product prices and coordinate delivery schedules
- Coordinated employee schedules according to availability and made staffing adjustments to cover shifts
- Orchestrated administrative activities directly related to making or providing services
- Addressed employee issues, performed corrective actions and terminated employment when necessary.
Education
Educational Developmental Support - Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Conestoga College
Doon06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Child And Youth Care
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Brantford, ONSome College (No Degree) - Make-up Artistry, Skincare
Expressipns By DSK
Cambridge, ONSkills
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Classroom Technology
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
- Special Education
- Behavioral Disorders
- Progress Tracking
- Strategy Development
- Report Writing
- Safe Practices
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
- Social Skills Development
- Team Collaboration
- Play therapy
- Cultural Awareness
- Rehabilitation treatment planning
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- BMS Behaviour Management Systems (need re-cert)
- First Aid & CPR
- RBT Registered Behaviour Technician
- LivingWorks ASIST - The world's leading suicide intervention skills training program
- Food Safety Food Check
- Smart Serve
Additional Information
I am a world backpack traveler. I have been to over ten different countries worldwide. from South America to Europe to Africa to Asia. I was an English Teacher for a year in 2012 in Taiwan which changed my life for the better. I strongly believe these experiences have given me so much more experience and knowledge with culture, diversity and wisdom that I carry with me wherever my new adventures will lead
Work Availability
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Quote
One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others.
Lewis Carroll
Timeline
Behaviour Intervention Specialist
Lawlor Rehabiltation Therapy
09.2023 - Current
Educational Assistant
Upper Grand District School Board
01.2013 - 01.2023
Manager/Merchandiser/ Purchaser
Shoes22
05.2000 - 11.2018
Educational Developmental Support - Autism and Behavioural Sciences
Conestoga College
Some College (No Degree) - Child And Youth Care
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Make-up Artistry, Skincare
Expressipns By DSK