Jenelle Henderson
Upland,CA
Summary
Reliable and engaged educator, establishes a positive rapport and trust with students. Effectively implements academic and behavior goals while also capturing a variety of engaging natural learning opportunities daily. Driven to prioritize student needs while remaining conscientious of each individualized plan. Valued as a dependable, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Passionate about teaching and supporting each student in unique ways. Patient with students of diverse ages and abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Support Provider
Port View Preparatory
04.2020 - Current
- Deliver 1:1 instruction of students (IEP) Individualized Education Plan
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) while utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods designed by a BCBA
- Responsible for behavior management, goal implementation and electronic data collection
- Collaborate with classroom teacher and other essential providers including speech and occupational therapy services daily
- Supervise students at all times, ensure safety, confidentiality and integrity while maintaining an active learning environment
- Lead and participate in classroom group activities, modeling and reinforcing appropriate student behavior and participation, utilizing prevention techniques, coping strategies and sensory input
- Assist with training new/unfamiliar staff and implement prevention methods and deescalation strategies as needed
- Provide positive and corrective feedback to students and staff
- Ensure data accuracy using inner observer agreement data collection (IOA) and successfully completing fidelity checks
- Support daily hygiene needs of students by assisting with toileting, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Extend compassionate and student-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Transport students to and from school for CBI (community based instruction) and to their home with safety and efficiency
Training Coordinator & Senior Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers LLC
02.2013 - 03.2020
- Trainor for new and current employees in multiple regions on topics including but not limited to: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Naturalistic Teaching Strategies (NaTS), Senior Instructor responsibilities, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), self-care, domestic skills, play skills, social facilitation with peers, school shadowing, data collection, refresher trainings, parent training, annual training and all other administrative topics
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions
- Created and maintained detailed training records and reports for management review
- Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees
- Shadow trained new hires and current employees to provide constructive feedback, reinforce parent training and troubleshoot concerns during home sessions
- Provided 1:1 ABA therapy for clients in home or other natural settings for canceled instructor sessions
Lead Behavior Instructor
FirstSteps for Kids, Inc
05.2010 - 02.2013
- Trained parents/caretakers and new instructors in discrete trial techniques, natural environment training and reductive procedures for behavior interventions weekly
- Facilitated program progression through understanding of mastery criteria, data collection on behavior, social and play skills
- Engaged with students on consistent basis by verbally and non-verbally interacting during structured and unstructured activities
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies and provided effective communication to case managers during team meetings
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction
Substitute Teacher
Walnut Valley/Glendora/Covina Unified School Dist.
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Daily substitute for all grade levels and all subjects
- Long-term substitute position (3 months) at South Hills High School for dance/P.E. teacher
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs
- Assigned, explained and graded homework
Teacher
Star Education Center
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Teacher for English language learners, grades K-8, after school program
- Assisted with homework comprehension, reading, writing and math practice
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Instructor/Dance Choreographer
Attitude's Dance Academy
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Promoted an understanding for performing arts, physical fitness and healthy competition
- Prepared students for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture
- Implemented creative and challenging choreography to push students to their next level
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups of all ages
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies- Physical Education Emphasis
Chapman University
Orange, CASkills
- Personable
- Cooperative
- Experienced
- Observant
- Solution minded
- Communicates effectively and professionally
- Student Rapport-Building
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Student Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Electronic Data Collection, Microsoft Windows Operating System, MAC, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Previous Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Instructor
Certification
6 years as Certified Non-violent Crisis Intervention Instructor (CPI) experience Fluent on training Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, Ethics, Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens including OSHA guidelines, Tuberculosis and Infection Control, Hazardous Materials, Proposition 65, Child and Adult Abuse and Neglect including mandated reporter writing, Domestic Violence, Federal False Claims Act (FFCA) and Employee Handbook Policies Certified in Infant/child and adult CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) including First Aid
Timeline
Classroom Support Provider
Port View Preparatory
04.2020 - Current
Training Coordinator & Senior Behavior Technician
Behavior Frontiers LLC
02.2013 - 03.2020
Lead Behavior Instructor
FirstSteps for Kids, Inc
05.2010 - 02.2013
Teacher
Star Education Center
01.2010 - 05.2010
Substitute Teacher
Walnut Valley/Glendora/Covina Unified School Dist.
09.2007 - 01.2010
Instructor/Dance Choreographer
Attitude's Dance Academy
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies- Physical Education Emphasis
Chapman University
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