SHSharoya Ham
@sharoyaham
Adaptable Behavior Specialist focused on fostering educational success.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an adaptable and solutions-focused Behavior Specialist with extensive experience in analyzing complex challenges and training diverse populations. After spending 17 years living and working in six different countries, I have returned to the U.S. with a wealth of knowledge and a proven ability to assess needs, solve problems, and contribute meaningfully across various roles.
As the founder of Embrace Behavior Change, I collaborate with parents and educators worldwide to foster positive relationships and implement effective strategies that support students’ educational, behavioral, and aspirational success. My work includes conducting chronic absenteeism workshops and advocating for programs that support culturally diverse, neurodivergent, and underrepresented students, ensuring their social-emotional growth.
Throughout my career, I have developed curriculum supporting neurodiverse students and have successfully secured international funding for disability equipment. I am passionate about building healthy relationships with students and promoting diversity and respect for all abilities and backgrounds.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Behavior Specialist & International Parent Coach
Embrace Behavior Change
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Collaborated with parents and educators worldwide to foster positive relationships and implement effective strategies supporting students’ educational, behavioral, and aspirational success. Managed small business operations, servicing expatriate clients across five continents, creating systems to streamline scheduling, billing, and marketing while achieving an 800% increase in revenue in 2024.
Volunteer
La Page Blanche
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 6 months)
Developed curriculum supporting neurodiverse students and fostering inclusive education. Sourced international donors to provide $30,000 of disability equipment, and provided functional behavioral assessments, pairing students with procured assistive technology to enhance learning outcomes.
Program Assistant
United States International Agency for Development
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Coordinated communication between 75 representatives of foreign countries working on international development projects. Facilitated information exchange and collaboration to advance global initiatives.
Small Grants Coordinator
U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Vetted and selected grant awardees by creating a vetting process that ensured all recipients had the capacity to manage the $20k award. Identified and nurtured 225 local organizations with low performance yet great potential, resulting in 20% of grantees building enough business infrastructure to apply for bigger grants.
Private Instructor
Self-Employed
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Designed and implemented individualized learning plans for neurodiverse students, meeting their physical, emotional, and educational needs. Collaborated with parents to develop effective strategies tailored to their child’s unique challenges.
Math Coordinator
Community Academy Public Charter School
Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 6 months)
Oversaw and implemented a school-wide mathematics improvement plan, ensuring alignment with national standards. Promoted problem-solving and critical thinking in mathematics instruction.
Math Instructor
Various Schools
Jan 1993 - Present (32 years 6 months)
Created engaging and interactive lessons for elementary and high school students, building cooperative relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Modeled positive behavior and motivated students to achieve academic success.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
George Mason University
Master of Education, Special Education
Completed a Master of Education program with a focus on Special Education. Acquired an Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate, enhancing expertise in behavioral strategies.
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Rutgers University. Participated in the Howard University PWI and HBCU Exchange Program.
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