Chelsea Lascano
Nashville
Summary
Dedicated professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet needs as they change. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being. My approach combines reliability with innovative care strategies, achieving meaningful progress in diverse learning environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Kids Center for Autism
Franklin, TN
01.2025 - Current
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Private Nanny
Amarri McIntosh
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about the child’s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to child.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy the child.
- Enhanced emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
Private Nanny
Alison Haynes
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Pick-up from after school
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Micah Children’s Academy
Brentwood, TN
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Encouraged independent problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning opportunities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, leading to increased focus during instructional time.
- Developed social-emotional skills in students by modeling empathy, self-regulation, and communication techniques in the classroom setting.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, translating new knowledge into practical classroom applications.
- Promoted early literacy skills by integrating phonics-based activities into daily routines.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Integrative Studies/Youth Services
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Applied behavior analysis
- Social skills development
- Discrete trial training
- Token economy systems
- Reinforcement procedures
- Natural environment training
- Toddler care experience
- Infant care experience
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Schedule management
- Activity planning
- Meal preparation
- Early childhood development
- First aid certified
- Housekeeping
- First aid
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
Professional References
Amarri McIntosh
Nashville, TN
(615) 878-8025
Alison Haynes
Brentwood, TN
(731) 727-6009
Kendra Reid
Nashville, TN
(615) 898-9244
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Lighthouse Kids Center for Autism
01.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Amarri McIntosh
08.2022 - 12.2024
Private Nanny
Alison Haynes
01.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Micah Children’s Academy
07.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelors Of Science - Integrative Studies/Youth Services
University of Memphis
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