Kazmar A. Cole, M.Psy, M.Ed

Experience

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  Piper High School

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  Special Education Paraprofessional

  Diapering, changing, feeding, academic reinforcement and behavior control.

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  Arc Broward

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2018

  Behavior Assistant/ Counselor

  Certified Professional Crisis Management Practitioner responsible for developing and maintaining positive behaviours of consumers who are a part of the Specialized Varying Exceptional programme.

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  Behavior Development Group

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Registered Behavior Technician

  MeasurementAssessmentSkill AcquisitionBehavior ReductionDocumentation & Reporting

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  Equanimity Behavioral Services Co.

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2022

  Successfully designed and implemented business strategies, plans and procedures catered to meeting the goals of the organization. Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth for overall operations to include recruiting, budgets and payroll.Established policies that promote company culture and visionOversaw daily operations of the company and the work of managers and team leaders Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedicationEvaluated performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics as well as through direct and indirect observation.Wrote and submitted weekly and bi-weekly reports to the CEO in all matters of importanceAssisted CEO in fundraising venturesParticipated in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)Managed relationships with partners/vendors Show less Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.Oversees the daily workflow of the department.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.Collaborated with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.Plan, lead, developed, coordinated, and implemented policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.Administered administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.Identified staffing and recruiting needs; developed and executed best practices for hiring and talent management.Monitored and ensured the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.Maintained knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.Developed and implemented departmental budget.Facilitated professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff. Show less

  • Chief Operations Officer

    Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Director of Human Resources

    Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Lead Registered Behavior Technician

    Oct 2018 - Dec 2021
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  CPRKazmar Training Center

  Jul 2019 - now

  President

  As a CPR Instructor/ Director, I am credentialed by American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) to teach CPR, AED & First Aid. We often find ourselves in situations where one of the aforementioned are needed. As an Instructor I assist in equipping your or the aforementioned and I prepare entry-level medical employees with these basic skills needed for job efficiency and effectiveness. “CPRKazmar - When You Need It Most”

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  Piper High School

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2022

  1. Used assessment strategies (traditional and alternative) which are aligned with the curriculum and standards to assist in the continuous development of the learner.2. Used effective communication techniques with students, parents, and all other stakeholders.3. Engaged in planned continuous professional quality improvement for self and school.4. Use appropriate techniques and strategies which promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluatethinking capabilities of students.5. Used appropriate instructional strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.6. Fulfilled the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to Code of Ethics and Principles ofProfessional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida and assist in the enforcement of all federal,state and district board regulations.7. Used an understanding of learning and human development to provide a positive learning environment which supports the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students.8. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.9. Established a classroom management system that maintains appropriate discipline and creates apositive learning environment in which students are actively engaged in learning, social interaction,cooperative learning, and self-motivation.10. Planned, aligned, implemented, and evaluated effective instruction and assessment in a variety of learning environments.11. Worked with peers, parents, community, and other stakeholders in the continuous improvement of the educational experiences of students.12. Integrated appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes.13. Accounted for all other school property (keys, records, reports, personal computers, etc.) to the principal of the school or to the Superintendent as may be prescribed by regulations of the state board and of The School Board of Broward County Show less

  • Special Education Teacher

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Teacher Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2020
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  US Army

  Oct 2022 - now

  Automated Logistics Specialist
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  Collier County Public Schools

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Behavior Analyst/ Management Specialist
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  Osceola County School District

  Nov 2023 - now

  Special Education Teacher (Autism Spectrum Disorder)