Amber E. Lavik

Accomplished and energetic ABA Therapist with a solid history of achievement in education. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Works well with people and children of all ages and abilities.

ABA In Home Therapist - Independent Contractor - Redmond, WA

(2002-12 - 2007-08)

• Teach and implement goals from programs.
• Take data on specific in home programs.
• Attend and supervise social skills groups.
• Attend team meetings.

Nanny - Lourdes Valdesuso - Bellevue, WA

(2006-09 - 2007-04)

• Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
• Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
• Supervise and assist with homework.
• Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
• Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
• Help develop or monitor family schedule.

Paraprofessional Special Education Program - Mercer Island School District - Mercer Island, WA

(2004-07 - 2004-09)

• Work with toddlers with high functioning autism.
• Use ABA to attain certain educational goals.
• Monitor and document data on each child's progress.
• Assist students on daily lesson plans and projects.

Science and Technology Camp Director - Boys & Girls Club of Kirkland - Kirkland, WA

(2002-06 - 2002-08)

• Use computers for various applications.
• Prepared, planned, and implemented lessons on a new science theme each week.
• Planned and monitored field trips.
• Certified training in CPR.
• Handled all discipline procedures in my camp.
• Submitted a science camp newsletter to parents each week.

Substitute Teacher - Mercer Island School District - Mercer Island, WA

(2002-01 - 2002-06)

• Worked at Island Park Elementary in kindergarten and fifth grade classrooms.
• Worked at West Mercer Elementary in kindergarten and third grade classrooms.

Assistant Teacher - The Learning Center, Inc. - Sammamish, WA

(1999-07 - 2000-06)

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Maintained quiet classroom during work time.
• Supported students in learning.
• Prepare materials needed for lessons.
• Attended and prepare class field trips.
• Organized and designed several areas of the classroom.
• Help with extended day after school program.

Masters In Teaching - Education - City University of Seattle (2002-12) Renton, WA

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication - University of Washington (1998-12) Seattle, WA