Christopher Parthemos, Ph.D., BCBA

Experience

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  Tiny Chefs

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Cooking Instructor

  Worked in the classroom of several DC area Elementary and Pre-K schools, teaching children the fundamentals of cooking.

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  The Guildhall at SMU

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Level Designer

  Student of Level Design, earned a Masters in Interactive Technology.

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  Event 360

  Aug 2011 - Sept 2011

  Promoter

  I was part of the staff for various events, approaching attendees with offers from various companies. My primary points of representation were the Kinect, the New York Times, and Amazon.com.

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  Gearbox Software

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Game Designer (Contract)

  Worked on character designs, combat encounters, and Artificial Intelligence as a Game Designer/Technical Designer.

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  Packt

  Jul 2013 - May 2014

  Editor

  I edited a number of technical texts for use in Game Dev classrooms

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  TOOVIA

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Content Writer

  I wrote articles for their online content platform

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  Target

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Electronics Specialist

  I coordinate the Electronics Department, including but not limited to:- Maintaining Sales and Attachments- Building and Setting New Displays- Coordinating Vendor Installations- Setting New Release Games, Movies, and Books- Maintaining Branding and Merchandising

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Instructor: VCU Discovery Program

  I taught a week-long class in Game Development principles to a group of Middle School-aged kids through the Mary and Frances Youth Center

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  ABC Behavior

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

  Behavior Technician

  I worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, working with BCBAs to implement Behavior Therapy plans to improve the quality of their education, social skills, and overall well-being.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Sept 2018 - now

  In addition to my responsibilities as Associate Director for Student Accessibility, I serve as co-director of the office, maintaining its operations and guiding our team. I serve as Assistant Director of the university's Disability Resources office. In my role, I oversee Case Management, supervising full time staff in this role and overseeing the process by which students receive support and academic accommodations. I also coordinate Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Materials for our office, as well as taking a leadership role in assessment, direct support for students, and our office's academic coaching program. I am a case manager working in VCU's office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO). I work with the university to ensure students with disabilities have access to necessary academic accommodations. I work with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities at the college level to develop on-the-job skills and job acquisition skills, enabling them to successfully develop and maintain careers.

  • Interim Co-Director

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Associate Director

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Access Specialist

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Career Training Specialist

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2021