Kyla Gray
Residential Associate at Center for Great Expectations- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Positive Behavior Support Training
NJ Department of Children & FamiliesJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students
Coursera Course CertificatesAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
School-Age Site Assistant
Delaware Department of EducationMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Substitute Teacher's Certificate
New Jersey Department of Education- Middlesex CountySep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED
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Experience
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The Center for Great Expectations
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Residential Associate
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May 2019 - Present
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Behavioral Assistant
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Dec 2018 - Present
• Promote emotional health, increased independence and facilitated full community participation through behavior modeling, psychoeducation and intervention. • Provide Individual and Family Therapy, Play Therapy, Psycho-Education etc• Provide coping and social skills, anger management and reduce risk behaviors such as physical aggression • Work to improve youth and caretaker decision making skills to manage in-home behavioral challenges • Collaborate effectively and consistently with the child family treatment team and/or professionals from other disciplines who also work to support the youth and family • Submission of weekly clinical progress notes, within 24 hours of service provision.• Intake Data Assessments• Work with youth to increase ADL skills within their home as well as during community outings • Assist parent/guardian in the implementation of the treatment plan • Crisis prevention, recognition, and intervention
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Piscataway Board Of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teachers Aide
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Nov 2016 - Present
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2016 - Present
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2016 - Present
• Established a safe play environment for the children • Supervised children on weekly field trips • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities • Applied knowledge of developmental stages in selecting appropriate camp activities • Supervised and mentored a class of 18–20, seven and eight-year-olds
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Jump Ahead Teacher
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Jul 2016 - Present
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students • Assisted 6 children per station during small group learning periods • Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group • Instructed and supervised students in use of web-based digital learning program
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Communities In Schools of Delaware
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communities in Schools Intern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Collaborated with the site Director and Project Coordinator to aid in completing their case load• Managed the weekly Girls' Talk! Program • Administered academic assistance, mentorship, and basic life skills to at-risk teens • Coached teens in dropout prevention to increase academic success • Tutored students in core subject areas • Listened attentively to those students in need of being heard • Collaborated with the site Director and Project Coordinator to aid in completing their case load• Managed the weekly Girls' Talk! Program • Administered academic assistance, mentorship, and basic life skills to at-risk teens • Coached teens in dropout prevention to increase academic success • Tutored students in core subject areas • Listened attentively to those students in need of being heard
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Development Professional
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
• Supervised youth members to ensure their safety during program participation • Developed and maintained productive relationships with parents, students, school faculty, community leaders and supporters • Effectively delivered a variety of age-appropriate programs and activities, which reflect Boys and Girls Club’s five core program areas and Youth Development Strategy, for children ages 6-12 • Mentored girls ages 8-17 through the Boys and Girls Club of America initiative, SMART Girls • Developed weekly journal entries pertaining to the weekly topics, for ages 6-12 • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
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Piscataway Board Of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Established a safe play environment for the children • Supervised children on weekly field trips • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities • Applied knowledge of developmental stages in selecting appropriate camp activities • Supervised and mentored a class of 18–20, seven and eight-year-olds • Established a safe play environment for the children • Supervised children on weekly field trips • Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities • Applied knowledge of developmental stages in selecting appropriate camp activities • Supervised and mentored a class of 18–20, seven and eight-year-olds
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Piscataway Board Of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Aide
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2014
Seasonal Seasonal
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Education
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Delaware State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology -
Montclair State University
Master's degree, Clinical Psychology