Albernee Pitts

Experience

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  YMCA of the East Bay

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Supervised 10+ youth, ages 6-15 years, by providing safe and nurturing after-school environment - Provided daily homework assistance and kept record of participants' attendance- Provided daily healthy snacks and assisted in Free Summer Lunch Program by distributing healthy lunches to participants and their families- Answered inquiries about program and provided enrollment applications- Reviewed program during staff meetings and trainings to increase effectiveness; also assisted in developing age-appropriate curriculum and assessments in support of educational achievement, youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility Show less

  • Summer Day Camp Counselor

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Group Leader

    Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2022

  Classroom Instructor Level II

  - Providing 1:1 and group supervision/instruction to students with autism and other behavioral challenges, ranging from mild/moderate to moderate/severe, ages 5-22 years- Training students in the following domains: community, vocational, leisure, domestic, academic, and social skills- Working with teachers, behavioral specialists, and speech therapists in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students and their families- Providing crisis intervention to students experiencing disruptive behaviors through effective CPI nonviolent crisis intervention techniques to reduce behaviors- Charting daily behaviors of students and inputting data into Excel; analyzing data to effectively decrease disruptive behaviors and increase positive social/emotional behaviors through use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)- Creating weekly and engaging lesson plans along side teachers using online teaching resources and research - Performing daily clerical duties of typing/word processing, data entry, photocopying, sorting/filing, student attendance taking/record-keeping, and emailing through proficient utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and all-in-one office printers Show less

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  Lighthouse Community Public Schools

  Oct 2022 - now

  Special Education Paraeducator

  - Providing individualized or small group instruction in the following areas: academic, behavioral/social-emotional, social, transition, and functional/life skills as specified in student(s) Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)- Supporting teachers in maintaining students’ engagement, inclusion, and independence in larger general education classroom- Supporting with the modification and accommodations of learning activities, under guidance of special education teacher- Monitoring and documenting students' progress on IEP goals, while also implementing behavior intervention strategies and plans, as needed- Providing testing accommodations or modifications for students (e.g. 1:1 testing support, supervised breaks, extended time)- Providing appropriate physical supports to students, including but not limited to, active supervision throughout the day, toileting, supporting students who elope, engaging in crisis prevention and intervention (including the most restrictive interventions)- Collaborating weekly with classroom teachers, special education teachers, and special education specialists to customize supports that encourage students’ engagement and inclusion in the general education classroom- Communicating with students' families in conjunction with teachers to discuss progress and growth areas Show less