Teacher

• Mar 2018 - Present

Teach educational classes centered around play for children (infant- grade school). Teach educational classes centered around play for children (infant- grade school).

Rehabilitation Technician

• Dec 2017 - Present

Paraprofessional at Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center

• Aug 2017 - Present

Assists the teachers and therapists in a variety of settings, working closely with parents and other professional staff to support the children in their classroom and therapeutic environments. Demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. Serve as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health. Assists the teachers and therapists in a variety of settings, working closely with parents and other professional staff to support the children in their classroom and therapeutic environments. Demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. Serve as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health.

KUMC's Mascot, Baby Jay

• Mar 2017 - Present

Baby Jay creates a fun atmosphere and entertains a crowd while being a good university ambassador. Requires dedication, creativity, and ability to work without supervision.

Swim Manager

• Aug 2016 - Present

Sensory Enhanced Aquatics is a swimming and water safety program for children ages 4 to 17 with autism spectrum disorders.Partnering with Autism Speaks, the KU Department of Occupational Therapy Education developed the Sensory Enhanced Aquatics program to teach swimming and water safety to children with ASD. To promote successful learning, instructors combine evidence-based teaching methods with sensory strategies matched to the unique needs of each child. Each session consists of eight 30-minute lessons. Individual and small group lessons are available to meet the learning needs of children. Show less

Personal Care Attendant

• Aug 2016 - Present

Caregiver

• Jan 2016 - May 2016

Caregiver for infants and toddlers. Support children as they learn about faith through prayer, play, music, and Bible stories. Caregiver for infants and toddlers. Support children as they learn about faith through prayer, play, music, and Bible stories.

Peer Tutor

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Provide one-on-one instruction and academic support in beginning to advanced Spanish courses for first generation, limited-income, and/or students with disabilities. Help participants become confident, independent learners in a professional, patient, and personable manner. Communicate effectively with diverse populations. Provide tutee specific accommodations for individuals with dyslexia and ADHD. Provide one-on-one instruction and academic support in beginning to advanced Spanish courses for first generation, limited-income, and/or students with disabilities. Help participants become confident, independent learners in a professional, patient, and personable manner. Communicate effectively with diverse populations. Provide tutee specific accommodations for individuals with dyslexia and ADHD.

Behavior Specialist Intern

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

Provide positive behavior and sensory support to youth campers with ASD, serve as a parent liaison, facilitate group activities, and monitor camper and counselor group dynamics. Position required problem solving, quick-thinking and responsiveness. Provide positive behavior and sensory support to youth campers with ASD, serve as a parent liaison, facilitate group activities, and monitor camper and counselor group dynamics. Position required problem solving, quick-thinking and responsiveness.