Erin Maher
Associate Director of Accessibility Services at Dean College- Claim this Profile
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Dean College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director of Accessibility Services
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Coordinating and implementing accommodations for students with documented disabilities• Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA), Section 504, Section 508• Reviewing confidential documentation including neuropsychological/psycho-social assessment instruments and interpreting results• Developing reasonable accommodation plans for students in and out of the classroom• Coordinating classroom relocations in the event of an injury or accessibility needs• Determining need for classroom, housing, and mobility accommodations• Developing and updating campus policies and procedures affecting students with disabilities• Conducts training for campus faculty, staff, and the administration to promote understanding and increase awareness of the needs and concerns of students with disabilities• Preparing reports related to advising and testing; and collaborating with faculty and staff as necessary• Working closely with the Arch Learning Community (program for students with Learning Differences) to evaluate documentation, recruitment, and evaluation• Maintain an electronic record-keeping system for students with disabilities, including confidential files on each student and the collection of aggregate data• Managing the Academic Testing Center and communicating with faculty• Assisting students with assistive technology and providing tutorials• Supervising Accessibility Services Administrative Assistant, interns, and work study students Show less
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Academic Coach
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Feb 2021 - Present
• Working with individual students to provide academic support through strategy-based initiatives (time management, planning for long term assignments, preparing for tests/exams, note taking, and course assignment support)• Providing student assistance with subject matter work as it relates to reading, test preparation and writing• Actively supporting the learning process and work to create and support a student-centered environment• Collaborating with Success and Career Advisors and faculty to support students enrolled in Academic Coaching program• Motivating students through the learning process and providing referrals as needed Show less
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Accessibility Services Coordinator
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
• Coordinating and implementing accommodations for students with documented disabilities• Reviewing confidential documentation including neuropsychological/psycho-social assessment instruments and interpreting results• Counseling and advising students regarding academic goals, accommodations, and academic progress• Collaborating with Success & Career Advisors, faculty and staff regarding student accommodations• Designing and implementing data collection and assessment strategies• Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADAAA), Section 504, Section 508• Preparing reports related to advising and testing; and collaborating with faculty and staff as necessary• Working closely with the Arch Learning Community (program for students with Learning Differences) to evaluate documentation, recruitment and evaluation Show less
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Stevens Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Career Services Coordinator
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
• Support the career center efforts to collect data related to the career outcomes of graduating students • Conduct outreach to students by email and phone to gather career related information • Support the Coordinator for Assessment & Analytics with creating reports and PowerPoint presentations • Support efforts for virtual career programs providing excellent customer service to career center staff, students and employers • Assist with approving employer account requests and job postings in Handshake • Support the coordination of career education and employer events • Assist with developing an employer contact spreadsheet and upload contacts into the Contact Relationship Management (CRM) platform Show less
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AlphaBEST Education, Inc.
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United States
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Site Director
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
• Direct the daily operations of the program in support of the policies and procedures. • Motivate, train, develop, and oversee all on-site staff • Organize, evaluate, and oversee the school site to create a fun and engaging learning environment • Foster relationships by creating open and ongoing communication with parents and school administration • Provide a caring family-oriented environment where positive child/adult relationships are developed • Provide guidance and feedback to help team members strengthen knowledge and skills to accomplish individual and team goals • Maintain a weekly control system which includes monitoring of billing and payments • Maintain EEC State child-care licensure compliance at the designated school site Show less
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ATLANTIC HOME CARE & HOSPICE
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Volunteer
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2021
• Providing support and companionship to patients placed on Hospice• Understanding social, physical and emotional needs of patients through comprehensive training• Assisting to aid in comfort and palliative care while patients are in end of life treatment
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Hospice Intern
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Assisted with and organized details for Camp Clover; a Children’s grief and bereavement camp• Caring for the mental, emotional and spiritual needs for terminally ill patients• Providing patients and families with information regarding volunteer services and respite care
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High Focus Treatment Centers
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mental Health Associate
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
• Demonstrate an understanding of adolescent growth and development while building trusting relationships with patients in didactic and experiential groups• Using skill in areas of universal precautions, CPR, fire safety, abuse and neglect reporting, patient rights, age related competencies, harassment free workplace practices, and HIPAA protocols• Conducting urine drug screens for patients with chemical dependency
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Clinical Intern
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
• Observing and understanding the work environment of both Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program settings• Facilitating and leading group therapy sessions with middle school and adolescent patients• Engaging in active listening in order to fully understand each patient, their situation and what brought them to HFC
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University of Rhode Island Dining Services
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Kingston, Rhode Island
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Student Manager
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
• Manage the overall systems of a retail dining service and supervising student employees • Distribute job tasks and skills to hundreds of students throughout each day • Train multiple students and assuring the establishment runs smoothly and professionally • Maintain a large facility under high pressure situations while having gracious customer service skills • Conduct interviews, create questions and recruit potential new student managers • Manage the overall systems of a retail dining service and supervising student employees • Distribute job tasks and skills to hundreds of students throughout each day • Train multiple students and assuring the establishment runs smoothly and professionally • Maintain a large facility under high pressure situations while having gracious customer service skills • Conduct interviews, create questions and recruit potential new student managers
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Center for Career and Experiential Education
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Kingston, Rhode Island
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Career Ambassador
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
• Assist fellow undergraduate students with career services including resume, cover letter and job search • Serve as a mentor to students who are looking for career guidance by exploring careers through various resources • Develop and implement outreach initiatives to educate the campus community regarding the CCEE and its services • Advise students on specific career paths and opportunities they desire • Assist fellow undergraduate students with career services including resume, cover letter and job search • Serve as a mentor to students who are looking for career guidance by exploring careers through various resources • Develop and implement outreach initiatives to educate the campus community regarding the CCEE and its services • Advise students on specific career paths and opportunities they desire
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The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity
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Kingston, Rhode Island
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Intern
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Feb 2017 - May 2017
• Collaborated with supervisor to create and edit newsletters • Edited the quarterly newsletter and distributed it to the entire university faculty. staff and student body • Worked both independently and as a team member to spread knowledge of the department • Managed Constant Contact site to track views and interest in the department • Collaborated with supervisor to create and edit newsletters • Edited the quarterly newsletter and distributed it to the entire university faculty. staff and student body • Worked both independently and as a team member to spread knowledge of the department • Managed Constant Contact site to track views and interest in the department
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Education
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Montclair State University
Master of Arts - MA, Clinical Psychology -
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies | Minor in Writing and Rhetoric | Minor in Human Development