JOSE CARO
Georgetown,ON
Summary
Disability professional with 10+ years of experience working with and advocating for neurodiverse individuals. Skilled in effective communication with students, families and college administration. Dedicated to development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families. Experienced in interpreting assessments from allied health professionals to design and implement individual plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Consultant
Redi Fitness
01.2020 - Current
- Design and implement programs for neurodiverse individuals in adaptive physical fitness programming, including social skills through incidental and natural environment teaching
- Participate in establishing an individual education plan (IEP) with school staff as it is related to physical education.
- Implement programs based on the principles of ABA, including using positive reinforcement for appropriate displays of behavior
- Collaborate with families and other allied health therapists working with individuals to ensure program planning is integrated and effective
- Perform observational and physical assessment to determine what areas of physical deficiencies that the individual needs to focus on
- Conduct therapeutic exercises to enhance balance, mobility and stability to various muscles in the individual body; instruct with use of equipment appropriately
Instructor Therapist
Self Employed
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Instruct neurodiverse individuals in educational, social, and fitness skills development
- Implement programs based on the principles of ABA, including using positive reinforcement for appropriate displays of behavior
- Implement accurate and successful behavioral protocols
- Utilize various learning aids, such as pictures, outing locations and positive reinforcement for a job well done
- Conduct therapeutic exercises to enhance balance, mobility and stability to various muscles in client's body; instruct with use of equipment to aid physical impairment
- Collect data to monitor the individual's progress and determine if mastery level has been reached or if the program requires modification
- Use various prompt levels exercise activities and adjust accordingly through observation
- Travel with clients to various outings to engage in activities of daily living such as eating, physical activities (seasonal sports), shopping, etc.
Women's Soccer Head Coach
Humber College
09.2021 - Current
- Work with qualified coaches to deliver a competitive soccer performance program to all athletes in the Women's soccer program
- Set expectations for all members of the coaching team (assistant coaches, team manager, athletic therapist, etc)
- Recruiting and retainment of high performance athletes
- Requesting and advocating for funding as required for yearly training plan
- Foster an environment of excellence in which success is desired and obtained through coaching staff and all student athletes
- Collaborate with college administration to ensure program and student success
- Respect the rights, dignity and individual difference of all members of the Humber community.
Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
Humber College
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Act as an academic, professional, and personal role model to student athletes
- Coach according to instructional certifications obtained by the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
- Work with qualified coaches to deliver high level performance drills to all student athletes
- Provide feedback to all players in a constructive, and positive manner
- Foster an environment of excellence in which success is desired and obtained
- Respect the rights, dignity and individual difference of all members of the Humber community.
Education
Masters in Professional Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis -
Western University
London, ONHonours Bachelor of Applied Science-Psychology -
University of Guelph Humber
Toronto, ONHonours Diploma- Social Service Worker Program -
Sheridan College
Brampton, ONSkills
Team Management
Training and coaching
Recruiting
Motivational leadership style
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Women's Soccer Head Coach
Humber College
09.2021 - Current
Owner/Consultant
Redi Fitness
01.2020 - Current
Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
Humber College
09.2015 - 01.2021
Instructor Therapist
Self Employed
01.2011 - 01.2020
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science-Psychology -
University of Guelph Humber
Honours Diploma- Social Service Worker Program -
Sheridan College
Masters in Professional Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis -
Western University
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