Additional Needs Nanny / Family Behavioral Specialist

· 29 years of verified childcare experience, currently employed. 

· Former Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 

· Former Registered Line Technician (RLT)

· Member of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA's) Worker Council, a national worker leadership body elected by NDWA's affiliates and chapters                      (2019 to 2022) Term limit expired.

Current dues-paying member of the NDWA

Special Needs Advocate, US Nanny Association (2020-2022)  

(Resigned) 

 · Contributing  Writer for Nanny Magazine      2017 to 2019   

· Member of the International Nanny Association 2019 - 2022 

 · Annual Organizer of International Nanny Training Day: New Orleans 2016-2019

 · First Aid/CPR/AED certified  

 · Clear background checks        

· University Education  (2003 to 2012)  Focus in Child Psychology, did not earn a degree. Eligible for a BS degree in Sociology and General Studies (but chose to not accept those. 10 credits left for BS in Child Psychology)  

 · Superb References   

 ·  Reliable Transportation with a great safety rating, good driving record

Expertise in and public speaker in: 

 · Understand and Surviving Problem Behaviors (the possible causes of maladaptive behaviors and finding solutions to reduce those behaviors, understanding the importance of finding childcare/sitters qualified to handle maladaptive behavior).   

Behavioral Expert in this industry

· The Three P's To Potty Training: The Child and the Parents/Childcare Provider  

Toilet Training Expert in  this industry

· Quality Child Care in The Autism Community (i.e. the importance of ensuring those who care for your children are properly trained in autism or your child's challenges, and/or problem behaviors, interviewing childcare candidates, what to look for, etc.)

· All Aboard!! The importance of having all family members (and nannies/sitters) on board with the programs, education, discipline, etc. that the parents have established in the home. 

Contact for available dates and fees

Corporate 

· Butterfly Effect, LLC      [June 2016-March 2021]
Registered Behavior Technician (ABA Therapist). Skills utilized include running trials, data collection, following BCBA-created treatment programs, understanding IEPs, and working on goals including problem behavior management, toilet training, life, and social skills, reading/writing, tacting, manding for items, etc.  Knowledgeable and flexible in working with clients of all ages and abilities. 

Private Child Care 

 · S Family                    [September 2020- Present]   Part-Time care provider for a  now 10-year-old  awesome boy,   teaching potty training to the child and family, as well as teaching how to hold a spoon/fork, eat on his own, appropriately play with toys,  and how to drink from a cup. Further, helping with maladaptive behaviors towards others including sharing, "give hand,"  correcting elopement issues, etc. 

W. Family:                  [September 2017- Present]  Originally Part-time but now an as-needed caregiver for an energetic 6 to 11-year-old (ASD). Duties include finishing meals, activities outside the home with the child (including listening to Thomas The Tank Engine), and preparing the child for bedtime, including storytime.  Consistency is vital and appreciated.  (Mother is a reference.) 

· G Family                     [July 11, 2020- May 2022]  Part-time nanny to a  6 yr old (now 8-year-old)  providing guidance on managing behavioral issues while teaching self-regulation skills necessary for her to go into a school setting (routine, circle time, playtime, etc. and how to handle sensory overload, and other issues.) Resigned due to me meeting all the goals expected at the time of hire. 

· L. Family        [December 2017- December 2020]   As-needed part-time care provider for a 3-year-old (ASD) and 10-year-old (non-ASD). Responsible for providing a nurturing, educational time, using games to strengthen play and communication skills. 

· ABA Therapist                 [June 2016=March 2021} Working as an ABA therapist (Registered Behavior Technician) for 20+ children at a therapy center, collecting data, running treatment programs, etc. 

· J. Family:                 [November 2015- May 2016] Nine-month assignment working with a 14-year-old child, (ADD and ASD, schizophrenia), assisting with education, social skills, life skills, boundaries, problem-solving, and frustration management.  Still in contact with them. Parental training.  (Mother is a reference) 

· B Family:  [February 2016- March 2016]   Temporary caregiver for two children, ages 6 months and 24 months. Entrusted with feeding, assisting in play, toileting, and meeting developmental milestones. 

· A. Family [March 2015- July 2015]:   Four-month assignment caring for a  5-year-old child with autism, non-verbal. Assisted with anger/meltdown management, potty training, life skills and social, prepping for school. Resigned due to meeting all goals expected.

· Non-Disclosure Agreement, Movie Industry [October  2014 - March  2015]

· H. Family         [January 2012- August  2014]  six-year-old (ASD). Assisted with homeschooling, behavior issues, kindergarten prep, meal prep, transporting, trips to zoo, aquarium, parks, etc. guiding the child with learning life skills, social skills. Severe Behavioral Issues. 

My experience goes back to 1993 so I will not be listing more but please feel free to inquire.