Ryan Best
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
As a recent graduate with a Computer Science - Software Engineering degree from Colorado Technical University and a local to Colorado Springs, I am a hands-on learner motivated to take on any task. With many years of experience as a team leader, I consistently strive for excellence. I am available to start immediately and eager to contribute to your team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Resource Teacher
Thomas MacLaren School
09.2022 - Current
- Create supportive and effective behavioral plans for students facing challenges.
- Create tier III behavioral plans
- Teach all students de-escalation strategies and coping skills
- Provide all staff with training on proper de-escalation strategies and classroom management skills
Teacher Assistant
Thomas MacLaren School
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted with classroom management
- Provided individualized support
- Prepared materials
- Supervised activities
- Followed specific instructions provided by supervisor
- Facilitated communication amongst faculty
Referral Coordinator
The Shandy Clinic
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Utilized different programs to help gather information for incoming patients
- Utilized communication skills to streamline referrals from company to client
- Communicate with clients on process and procedures
- Multitasked between a multi tiered process with clients and providers
- Worked under strict bi-weekly deadlines to ensure the client's needs were met.
Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Shandy Clinic
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Implementation of programming to track growth of clients
- Work with Board-Certified Behavior Analysis to create and implement goals for clients
- Train all other RBT's on how to implement programs
- Track progress of clients by utilizing programs to collect data.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
Lead Low-Volt Technician
Peak Audio & Video
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Automate, run cables, cable management
- Lead teams of four employees through various projects
- Meet strict deadlines to ensure customers satisfaction
- Meet with clients to demonstrate automation
- Cable managements and troubleshooting panels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs12.2023
Skills
- Python
- Java
- C
- HTML
- JavaScript
- SQL
- De-escalation
- Classroom Management
- Leadership
- Agile Development
- Communication
- Software Development Expertise
- Quick Learner
Projects
Bookstore Inventory Management System
- Developed a comprehensive bookstore application to catalog all books in stock.
- Implemented a SQL database to update inventory and notify the owner when stock levels were low.
- Tested thoroughly to ensure seamless communication between the application and database
File Renaming Automation Script
- Created a script to automate tasks at my current job, renaming hundreds of files within seconds.
- Significantly improved efficiency and reduced manual workload.
Diabetes Prediction Model
- Developed a supervised machine learning algorithm in Python to analyze patient data from CSV files.
- Accurately predicted diabetes in patients based on specific health parameters.
Certification
- CompTIA Security +, In Progress, December 2024
- CompTIA Network +, In Progress, February 2025
Timeline
Behavioral Resource Teacher
Thomas MacLaren School
09.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Thomas MacLaren School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Referral Coordinator
The Shandy Clinic
01.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
The Shandy Clinic
11.2017 - 07.2021
Lead Low-Volt Technician
Peak Audio & Video
08.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Colorado Technical University
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