Melissa Jackson

I have extensive knowledge of deescalating extreme behaviors and using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a scientific approach to extinguish negative behaviors and build communication that is individualized to the client. Along with positive reinforcers based on the child's preferences. It is my overall belief that in order to gain the ability is to determine the cause, such as, is there an antecedent that starts the behavior, is the inability to communicate properly part of the issue, is it environmental, or an organic cause that is creating the behaviors will build success in the home and learning environment.

It is our educational duty to act quickly in potentially dangerous situations in a calm, caring, yet productive manner. I am a hard-working individual who has received many awards in the Psychiatric Program, along with the Working Environment.

Assistant Director - Nellie's Place - 610 N. Campus Upland 91760

• Developed educational programs
• Provided shelter for the homeless in a safe environment
• Job skills counseling
• Drug and Alcohol referrals
• Transportation
• Group Therapy for parolees and the mentally ill
• Implemented and taught ABA Science to children with Autism and the parents to provide a safe environment
• Behavioral modification techniques Taught skills that focus on tasks
• Used PECs to promote communication
• Used simple sign language to redirect or motivate
• Assisted with feeding due to PICA complications and hyper sensory motor dysfunction
• Uses positive reinforcement
• Knowledge of legal requirements in Education Codes of Regulations Master's Level
• Home Visitor: Early Child

Psychiatric Technician/Contractor - Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital - 1145 Sturgis Rd, Medical Building, CA 92278

(2011-09 - 2017-03)

• ALTHA Knowledgeable
• Collecting Data
• Intakes Suicide Assessments
• Patient Education Triage /Processing
• Patient Information
• Co. Group Facilitator
• Provide Resource Information and Education

Psychiatric Technician/Contractor - Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital - 1145 Sturgis Rd, Medical Building, CA 92278

(2018-09 - 2019-05)

Long-term Special Education Sub/Student Teacher - Buckeye Learning Center, Grand Canyon University - 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017

(2017-10 - 2018-05)

• Developed Lesson Plans and Classroom Schedule
• Taught Multi-Subject Curriculum using the Unique Reader and STARS Autism Support Program
• Supervised five staff members
• Currently at a student level of developing IEP goals
• Provided behavioral modification techniques using positive reinforcement Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Promoted skills enabling focus on task
• Developed Individualized Behavioral Plans

Psychiatric Technician - Psychiatric Technician Program - Mount San Antonio College (2010-06)

Bachelor of Science - Psychology - Grand Canyon University (2016-07)

Master's - Special Education (Mild/Moderate) - Grand Canyon University (2018-04)

Master's - Early Childhood/Special Education Development Program