Public Schools Behavioral Therapist

Gregg F. Manley Jr.

781-***-**** / ad75d1@r.postjobfree.com

Current Address:

New Orleans, LA 70119

MISSION

Seeking to help facilitate a better life experience for the neurodiverse population through education, therapies, policy, research, and outreach. Providing education and access to the neurotypical world through inclusivity and engagement. EDUCATION

Tulane University School of Social Work

Masters Student Fall 2021-Spring 2022, Re-Enrolled Spring 2023 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design; Animation, Graduated May 2013 WORK EXPERIENCE

Louisiana Public Health Institute January 2022 - August 2022 Masters in Social Work Intern - Worked on multiple projects within the non-profit with a focus on policy analysis, research tasks, brainstorming sessions, and various office tasks and community outreach programs.

Brookline Public Schools: 1:1 and Small Group Instructor, Brookline, MA December 2020 - August 2021 Behavioral Therapist

– Worked under varied specialists, educators, and behavioral analysts and to directly implement, maintain, record and graph data surrounding various and individualized social, physical, and educational goals for students. Held small group instruction within larger classroom models as well as assisted in education for colleagues around neurodiverse student needs. Newton Public Schools: Applied Behavioral Analysis Program STRIDE, Newton, MA August 2016 - August 2019 Behavioral Therapist – Worked under varied specialists, educators, and behavioral analysts and to directly implement, maintain, record and graph data surrounding various and individualized social, physical, and educational goals for students. Memorized and maintained individualized behavioral support and intervention plans for a variety of students. Behavioral deescalation and conflict mediation. Created strong bonds with children on the autism spectrum as well as general education students. Newton Public Schools: ESY Social Summer, Newton, MA July - August 2018, June - August 2019 Aide / Behavioral Therapist – Facilitating social interactions between upper elementary age students. Implementing a behavior support plan for a 1:1 student and recording comprehensive data for defined behaviors in the BSP. As a behavior therapist, used ABA to support the behaviors of a student while promoting appropriate social behavior and interactions with peers. Easter Seals, Camp Sunnyside, Ankeny, IA May 2015 - August 2015 Camp Counselor – Collaborated with other counselors and supervisors to create a completely inclusive day and overnight summer camp experience for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders. Provided 1:1 personal assistance and hand over hand care. Lead and organized groups of children and adults in various activities to encourage social and interpersonal growth. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Massachusetts College of Art and Design, All School Show, Boston, MA Annual Spring Event 2016-2021 Alumni Judge, Animation - I return each spring semester as an alumni to view and judge a small student run animated film festival of original artwork and select winners for small scholarship prizes. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Sister Santa Boston, MA Holiday Season 2016, 2017 Volunteer - Helped collect, organize, and wrap winter clothes and gifts to be distributed by the organization for foster children. SKILLS, TRAINING

Teaching and Data Collection, Large Event / Gallery Organization, Mediation, Courageous Conversations (Cultural Humility Training), Responsive Classroom (Teaching / School Community Tactics), Safety Care / Physical Escort

Honors AmeriCorps: Student Leaders in Service

Interests Art, Cooking, Animal Sciences, Education, Community Outreach, Traveling, Music, Converstational American Sign Language,

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