Rebekah Ricard

• Casual substitute
• Monitored student progress, providing feedback to optimize therapeutic approaches.
• Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions and outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the industry.
• Promoted overall wellness by addressing not only physical but also emotional aspects of patients'' lives during therapy sessions.
• applied SCERTS, PECS for overall student wellbeing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal results.

• Providing respite care to children with emotional, behavioral, special needs and physical disabilities. Worked with different disabilities such as: autism, physical disabilities, down syndrome, non-verbal communication

reports notes about functions of behavior, ASL –level 2

• Implemented social skills groups to improve students' interaction and communication abilities.
• Coordinate/plan daily activities, nutrition, outings
• Managed crises effectively, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety of my clients.
• Worked with children, youth & adults ages 8-25 years of age
• Conducted thorough assessments for accurate identification of behavioral issues in students.
• Analyzed behavioral data to identify trends and areas for improvement, leading to more effective intervention strategies
• Community / Private Respite / In home care

• Engaged with children who on are the autism spectrum, and conducted functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of challenging behaviors.
• RBT training with supervisor and behavior consultant, and other multi-disciplinary team members
• Monitor client progress, with data-collection, behavior reduction strategies
• Implementation of programming put forth by the BCBA, interpret data, make suggestions for programming and strategies that cater to the individualized client
• Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans by the BCBA to support clients social and emotional development.
• Conducted data collection and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of behavior modification techniques.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess client needs and develop tailored interventions.
• Maintain a safe, warm, and positive environment where individuals feel welcomed
• Administration coordinator- document of daily observations, and monitored progress, medication admin, communication book
• Utilized effective communication techniques to engage with clients and build trustful relationships.
• Compassionate approach to the work, crisis intervention, critical thinking skills, and promote independence,
• Implemented individualized support plans for children and youth to enhance emotional andparticipation, and socia behavioral development.

• Interactions, ASL, go pro talk, PECs, Social story, toileting, setting boundaries. numeracy, calendar, gymnasium, field trips (swimming,mall,bus), zoo, printing, reading, and self-regulation, and sensory input
• Assisted with learning activities (math, social, language arts)
• Worked with “Interactions Program” – Autism
• Supervise students in the classroom, outings.
• Assisted in screening and assessing the educational needs of students
• Teach Life Skills: eating, toileting, hygiene, behavior management, and academics
• Communicated with teachers, administrators, counselors, physical therapists, and occupational therapists

• Provide childcare for children ages 6 – 12 years old
• Giving compassionate care and monitoring the wellbeing of the children
• Supervising and directing children
• Assisting with the house keeping (mop, sweep, cook, vacuum)
• Experience working with special needs children (autism, physical disabilities, down syndrome)
• Substantial knowledge of setting proper boundaries and limits with families
• Prepared and served meals utilizing provided menus.
• Kindergarten Programming coordinator – used SPICE (social, physical, intellectual, cultural & exercise)
• Demonstrated ability to provide proper direction of children in their daily routines