Cynthia Webb is applying for a position as a Psychiatric Technician or Behavioral Specialist. She has numerous years of experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities. She is highly motivated, well organized, and works well independently or as part of a team. Her resume demonstrates her qualifications for the position through her experience as a Special Education Teacher, Behavioral Management Specialist, and Supervisor.
1. Cynthia Webb
118 Covington Place
New Castle, DE 19720
215-704-1734
Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to take this opportunity to apply for a position as a Psychiatric Technician or
a Behavioral Specialist within your establishment.
My numerous years of working with children and adolescents with emotional and
behavior disabilities have proven to be extremely rewarding. I am highly motivated, well
organized and people oriented. In addition, I am capable of working independently or as a
member of an integrated team.
As you can see from my attached resume, I believe that the experience that I have gained
will prove useful to your organization.
I look forward to an interview at your convenience.
Professionally,
Cynthia Webb
2. Cynthia Webb
(215) 704-1734
Cynthiawebb4186@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Advised students with severe behavioral concerns
Assigned to patients who may have severe medical issues along with psychiatric
diagnosis
Developed behavior management techniques for family members
Supervisory Experience
Assessment of patients experiencing severe acute/chronic illnesses
Crisis Management and Intervention
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Certified Special Education Teacher 1996-Present
Burlington County Special Services,
Mt. Holly, NJ
Teaching a newly formed program for high school students who are at risk and have a
myriad of diverse issues including conduct disorders, anger management issues,
oppositional defiant disorders, ADHD, manic depressive disorder, neurological
impairments.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting classes for various age and grade levels
Assembling weekly lesson plans
Attend clinical team meetings to monitor students’ progress
Counsel students with severe behavioral concerns that appear to have
difficulties with decision making skills
Develop transition plan outlining specific steps to prepare students for middle
school, high school, job or postsecondary study.
Behavioral Management Specialist 1999-2012
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assigned to patients who may have severe medical issues along with psychiatric
diagnosis
Assess whether patient is experiencing difficulties coping with severe
acute/chronic illness
Participated as multidisciplinary treatment team member in the client's total
treatment.
Taught behavior management techniques to family members
Assess potential crisis situations and call for assistance if needed
Effectively and appropriately demonstrated behavior management techniques
with client and family
Maintain proper and accurate documentation on all clients
Supervisor 1991-1994
Temple University Woodhaven Center,
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Supervised 14 Residential Programming Assistants ( RPA’s)
3. Assigned duties to the staff in providing care of the needs of 24-30 residents in a
Mental Health/Retardation Facility
Taught staff behavioral programs
Scheduled residents’ medical appointments
Maintained staff scheduling
Certified Special Education Teacher 1981-1990
Camden Board of Education,
(Concurrent with aforementioned positioned)
Camden, New Jersey
Taught self-contained emotional support class at the middle school level
Developed weekly and monthly lesson plans; attended CSET meetings
Monitored students’ progress and behavior; met with parents to discuss
Attended district In-Services and complete paperwork and forms associated with
Attended yearly CSET meetings, student and behavioral programs
Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student.
Use various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive
individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work
Honors:
Teacher of the Year,
Burlington County Special Services, 2007
Education:
Hamilton University, Evanston, WY
MA Education Administration
9/2000 – 6/2003
Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA
BS Special Education
9/1972 – 12/1976