Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
RELEVANT COURSES
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Jenna A Topolos

Santa Rosa

Summary

Skilled specialist with proven track record in delivering impactful results. Adept at team collaboration and flexible in adapting to changing needs. Expertise in modifying concepts to adjust to particular clients, consistently driving successful outcomes. Known for reliability and strong focus on achieving objectives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Cognition Specialist

Anova Center For Education
08.2018 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated small group therapy sessions with students to assist in deficits associated with ASD.
  • Conducted formal and informal assessments to encapsulate s full picture of an individual clients social deficits and strengths
  • Maintained and followed weekly schedule to ensure specific goals were focused on on a weekly basis
  • Engaged in problem solving and perspective taking processes with students to contribute to their perspective taking abilities
  • Crisis communication and management
  • Provided real-time interventions throughout the school day to best support clients social development
  • Created content and curriculum directly pertaining to individual clients to support social growth


Classroom Coordinator

Anova Center For Education
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Taught one academic period per day along with one elective
  • Organized individualized goal binders specific to client's individualized education plan
  • Lead classroom in absence of lead teacher
  • Responsible for managing classroom schedule on a daily basis
  • Responsible for ordering of classroom essentials as they pertained to each student
  • Organized off-campus trips and coordinated with outside venues
  • Assisted in implementation of behavior intervention plans for cleints

Behavior Assistant

Anova Center For Education
11.2013 - 07.2017
  • Increased student engagement by utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and motivational strategies.
  • Served as a mentor for new Behavior Assistants, sharing knowledge and experience to help them succeed in their roles.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing customized behavioral intervention plans.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data to monitor progress towards behavioral goals and objectives.

Winery Retail Marketplace Sales Associate

Ledson Winery & Vineyards
06.2013 - 11.2015
  • Assistance with finding wines, products, etc.
  • Pouring and selling featured wines
  • Memorizing wine descriptions and basic wine knowledge to assist in sales
  • Preparing charcuterie display case
  • Creating daily cheese platters for tastings and pre-orders
  • Fulfilling sandwich orders for guests as needed
  • Accurately using a POS system to ring up guest orders, accurately enter shipping information, order details, etc
  • Provides customer service to guests, engages in conversation with customers to ensure an enjoyable and personable experience

Education

BA - English

Saint Mary's College of California
05.2013

Master of Arts - Psychology

Meridian University
Petaluma, CA
02-2018

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint
  • Social Media
  • Technical communication
  • Documentation management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Expert problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Timeline

Social Cognition Specialist

Anova Center For Education
08.2018 - 07.2025

Classroom Coordinator

Anova Center For Education
08.2016 - 07.2018

Behavior Assistant

Anova Center For Education
11.2013 - 07.2017

Winery Retail Marketplace Sales Associate

Ledson Winery & Vineyards
06.2013 - 11.2015

BA - English

Saint Mary's College of California

Master of Arts - Psychology

Meridian University

Hobbies and Interests

Volunteer: Down syndrome Association, Saint Rose Catholic School Summer Camp, Independent Tutor, Tai Chi, Website Building, Running, Yoga, Pilates, Multimedia Presentation Creation

RELEVANT COURSES

Introduction to Literary Analysis, Problems in Literary Theory, Advanced Composition, Issues in Literary Study, Argument and Advocacy, Social Problems, British Literature, American Politics, 19th Century American Literature, Shakespeare Today, Medieval Dreams and Visions, Children’s Literature, Drama: Reality Shows, Contemporary Drama, Collegiate Seminar
Jenna A Topolos