NATALIE MARZKE

910 Botham Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 | C: (269) 921-7515 | natkaymarzke@gmail.com

Career Objective
To obtain a position where I can maximize my experience in working with people of all ages in an
environment in which I can utilize my skill set in accordance with organizational objectives.

Highlights
• Well organized • Skilled multi-tasker
• Hardworking • Positive, upbeat attitude
• Detail-oriented • Patient and flexible demeanor
• Oral and written communication skills • Team collaborator

Professional Experience
Senior ABA Behavior Technician / Schedule Coordinator Jun 2017 to Present
Centria Healthcare: Autism Services - Saint Joseph, MI
• Carried out responsibilities of an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) behavior technician with the
addition of collaborating with supervising clinicians to update intervention and treatment plans
for clients.
• Supported and mentored behavior technicians by conducting observations, assessments, and
creating material for staff trainings on the four functions of behavior.
• Communicated with client families, clinicians, and staff members through the following
channels: Google Drive (Sheets and Docs) and phone contact (calls and text messaging).
• Created and administered a precise schedule to all staff and cliental each month that
composed of over 2,600 hours of therapy time.
• Responsible for keeping the monthly schedule updated and accurate including: cancellations,
altered times and locations, re-schedules, and substitutions for staff absences.
• Scheduled and carried out operations necessary to maintain a cohesive workplace: opening
and closing center responsibilities as well as acting as center receptionist.

ABA Behavior Technician Aug 2016 to Jun 2017

Centria Healthcare: Autism Services - Saint Joseph, MI
• Worked directly in the field one-on-one with individuals aged 2 to 19 years of age to aid them
in achieving greater independence.
• Implemented behavior goals for targeted maladaptive behaviors appointed by a supervising
clinician.
• Prepared materials for therapy implementation within the autism center and clients’ homes,
along with facilitating natural environmental teaching in the community.
• Collected behavioral and programmatic data daily to measure clients’ independent success.

Third Grade Classroom Teacher Jul 2014 to Jun 2016

Franklin Academy Charter School － Palm Beach Gardens, FL
• Individually created lesson plans specific to the District of Palm Beach County curriculum and
standards to teach all subjects.
• Personally maintained a learning environment using behavior management models with a class
size of 19 diverse female students.
• Monitored student progress in all subject areas using a wide range of formal and informal
assessments to plan differentiated instruction.
• Participated in constructing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students in need of extra
academic support.
• Used multiple channels of communication to relay student behavioral and academic updates to
promote parent involvement.
• Integrated technology into the learning process utilizing laptops, a digital projector, and
interactive whiteboard.
 Second Grade Classroom Teacher Jul 2013 to Aug 2013
Brooklands Primary School － Cape Town, South Africa
Michigan State University Cross-Cultural Teaching Study Abroad
• Independently planned lessons to teach mathematics and literacy.
• Mentored teachers working at Brooklands Primary by sharing American teaching techniques in
the classroom that differ from their own country's techniques.
• Performed all teacher responsibilities during four of six weeks in school placement.
• Implemented unique behavior management strategies in a classroom of 56 students.

Professional Lead Teacher Aug 2010 to Jun 2013

Spartan Child Development Center － East Lansing, MI
• Held a position as a professional staff member in which I cared for children aged infant to 5
years of age.
• Implemented age appropriate hands-on tasks and lessons for development and growth.
• Acted as a lead teacher when a substitute was needed in all age group rooms.

Education
Master of Arts, Teaching and Curriculum Expected July 2019
Michigan State University
－ East Lansing, MI / Cape Town, South Africa / Online
Major: Elementary Education
Focus: Educational Psychology

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education May 2013

Michigan State University － East Lansing, MI
Major: Elementary Education
Focus: Language Arts

Certification
American Heart Association First Aid, CPR and AED for Infant, Child, and Adult.