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Allison Austin
Developmental Assessment Assistant & Behaviour Advisor
Canvey Island,Essex
Summary
Accomplished Developmental Assessment Assistant & Behaviour Advisor at EPUT NHS, adept in ADHD/Autism assessments and observations fostering neurodiversity. Leveraged excellent communication to enhance child development and psychoeducation workshops to support families. Achieved significant improvements in pediatric patient care through innovative neurodiverse management techniques and developmental assessments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursery Nurse Developmental Assessment Assistant & Behaviour Advisor
EPUT NHS (Lighthouse Child Development Centre)
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and administered Qb Test assessments, reports and observations for pediatric patients.
- Effectively communicated with family members to provide Psycho-education through parent workshops face to face and virtual support for neurodivergent children and young people.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information and observation reports.
- Conducted school and home observations including written reports in line with NICE guidelines and DSM-5.
- Developed and implemented programs for center-based childcare services.
- Created and presented child development training in compliance with organizational standards.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate patient height, weight and blood pressure and medical records.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Conducted educational, behavioral and well-being assessments.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Observed children to recognize and maintain strong awareness of developmental progress.
- Used SystemOne to compile, maintain and file all records and documents.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Conducted child health, sensory and behavioral screenings and prepared observation results.
- Attended training to acquire and maintain technical knowledge.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Learning Support Specialist
Essex County Council
09.2014 - 04.2023
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
- Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
- Complied with policies regarding mandatory reporting, confidentiality, and data protection.
- Provided thorough feedback and constructive criticism conducive to positive learning experiences.
- Completed clerical duties such as photocopying, typing and document filing to assist faculty throughout each workday.
- Studied and implemented various strategies in each classroom to meet needs of each student.
- Maintained and renewed professional licenses and certifications on schedule.
- Administered proctored tests to students in secure environment.
- Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Professional Vocalist
Self Employed
All Cities, Worldwide
07.1994 - 01.2005
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Observed choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentations.
- Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
- Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected and arranged music for [Number] holiday performances and special events.
- Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
- Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Open University
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 10.2022 - 09.2027
Skills
- ADHD Assessments/Observations/Qb Tests/Qb Champion
- ASD/Special needs experience
- Neurodiversity Parent workshops
- Child/Young people assessments
- Psychoeducation
- Behavior management techniques
- SystmOne training (EHR)
- Developmental assessments
- Cognitive development
- Report Writing
- Data entry
- Excellent communication
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid sick leaveWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsCompany CulturePaid time offSoftware
Windows
SystmOne
Apple Software
Interests
Singing
Drawing
Home Gym
Spending quality time with my family
Listening to music
Socialising with friends
Timeline
Nursery Nurse Developmental Assessment Assistant & Behaviour Advisor
EPUT NHS (Lighthouse Child Development Centre)
04.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Open University
10.2022 - 09.2027
Learning Support Specialist
Essex County Council
09.2014 - 04.2023
Professional Vocalist
Self Employed
07.1994 - 01.2005
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