Colleen Reese
Summary of Key Qualifications
• Experience in public speaking and cross-cultural communication.
• Mentoring and teaching children and young adults.
• Proven ability to adapt, resourcefulness and a strong desire to learn and teach in new cultures.
• Certifications in teaching English and persons diagnosed with Autism
Work Experience
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
Board Certified Behavior Technician
July 2021-current
• Working with children (ages 4 to 19) diagnosed with Autism
• Ran specialized academic, motor, socialization, and communication lessons tailored to each client
• Implemented behavioral interventions to teach children self-management in multiple settings
Academic Center at Northwestern State University
Language Tutor
August 2019-May 2020
• Tutored at different levels of English, French, and Spanish
• Provided one on one, group, and online tutoring
• Experience using different techniques to explain difficult concepts
• Worked efficiently with people of diverse backgrounds to accommodate for the students’ needs
Volunteer and Leadership Experience
Empower 225 Baton Rouge, LA
Tutor and Mentor for at-risk children
February 2021- July 2021
• Tutor young adults and children in English and advancing writing capabilities
• Mentored and taught at-risk children the life skills such as taxes, employment opportunities, etc.
• Volunteer at family events to build relationships and acceptance throughout the community
Louisiana Scholars’ College Natchitoches, LA
Scholars’ College Forum Council Secretary
January 2017- May 2020
• Coordinated events like mentor/mentee gatherings, dances, ad potlucks
• Responsible for updating information regarding council activities on various websites
• Communicated with members of the council and faculty for event planning
Louisiana Scholars’ College Washington D.C.
Presented at a Regional Conference
April 2017
• Main researcher for data on honors programs’ student retention
• Main presenter at the Southern Regional Honors Conference in Washington D.C.
• Responsible for communication and data collection across multiple honors programs and colleges in various states
SPECIALIZED SKILLS & TRAININGS
• Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (November 2020)
• Certified as a Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) (December 2021)
HOBBIES
• Outdoors activities such as hiking and rock climbing
• Reading a variety of book genres from history and poetry to fantasy and adventure
• Traveling, exploring new places, eating new food, and experiencing new cultures
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