Position:
Principal at Commonwealth Autism Service, Executive Director & Co-Founder at CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation, Freelance Writer at Self-employed, Troupe Member at Comdy Sportz Richmond
Work:
Commonwealth Autism Service
- The Dominion School since May 2012
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Principal
CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation
- Ashland, Virginia since Jan 2010
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Executive Director & Co-Founder
Self-employed
since Aug 2011
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Freelance Writer
Comdy Sportz Richmond
since Feb 2012
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Troupe Member
Commonwealth Autism Service
Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
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Educational Consultant
Romp n' Roll-Mechanicsville
Dec 2007 - May 2011
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Owner
The Faison School for Autism
Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
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Speech Language Pathologist
Commonwealth Autism Service
Jun 2004 - Mar 2008
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Educational Consultant
Stafford County Public Schools
Sep 2001 - Jun 2004
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Speech Language Pathologist
Education:
University of North Texas 2004 - 2006
post-grad, Applied Behavior Analysis
Appalachian State University 1999 - 2001
MA, Communication Disorders
University of Miami 1993 - 1997
BM, Music Therapy
Skills:
Special Education, Speech Therapy, Organizational Management, Employee Training, Music Therapy, Teachers, Fundraising, Non-profits, Applied Behavior Analysis, Parenthood, Child Development, Early Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Teaching, Program Development, Music, Parent Education, Disabilities, Behavior Management, Behavior Modification, Adolescents
Interests:
Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis, Music Therapy, Speech Therapy, Reading, Travel, Music, Writing
Honor & Awards:
Eagle Rare Life Award for Courage-2012
Richmond's Top 40 Under 40-2012
Awards:
Eagle Rare Life Award for Courage
Eagle Rare Bourbon
This award included a $2000 grant awarded directly to CJ's Thumbs Up Foundation.
Richmond's Top 40 Under 40
Style Weekly
Each year, Style Weekly selects 40 of Richmond's young leaders who represent excellence and achievement in a variety of fields and interests. Rachel is proud to be part of the Class of 2012.
Certifications:
Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, VA Department of Health Professions
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst Certification Board