Special Needs Nanny / Family Behavioral Specialist

· 29 years of verified childcare experience, currently employed. 

· Credits for Bachelorette of Science  in Sociology and general studies, 10 credits shy of BS in Psychology (dual major on financial  hold so only half documented) 

· Former Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)  through the BCAB

· Former Registered Line Technician (RLT) through the LBAB (Louisiana)

· Current dues-paying Member of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA)  

· Former NDWA Platform Worker Council (national worker leadership body elected by NDWA's affiliates and chapters Representing 10 million+ platform workers         

(2019 to 2022) 

Former Special Needs Advocate, US Nanny Association 

(2020-2022) 

 · 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 on Child Psychology

 · Superb Professional and Personal References   

 ·  Reliable Transportation with a great safety rating, and a 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 

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

Toilet Training Expert 

· 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 11-year-old  awesome child,  with LGS, ADHD, and Level 3 Autism, working on goals such as toileting, as well as teaching how to eat with a spoon/fork,  appropriate play with toys, how to drink from a cup. Further, helping with aggressive behaviors towards others includes sharing without aggression, "give hand,"  correcting elopement issues, and de-escalating aggression. etc. 

W. Family:       [September 2017- Present]  Originally Part-time but now an as-needed basis 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.  (Mother is a reference.) 

· G Family                     [July 11, 2020- May 2022]  Part-time nanny to a  6 yr old  to  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.)  

· 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. 

· 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, and prepping for school.

· 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 the zoo, aquarium, parks, etc. guiding the child with learning life skills, and social skills. Severe Behavioral Issues. 

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