Amy Cox has experience working with children and young adults, especially those with special needs or disabilities. She has worked as an education attendant, behavior therapist, paraprofessional, camp assistant director, outdoor equipment rental specialist, and program intern. Amy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation Studies from the University of Utah and holds certifications in CNA training and Wilderness First Responder.
Amy Cox has experience working with children and young adults, especially those with special needs or disabilities. She has worked as an education attendant, behavior therapist, paraprofessional, camp assistant director, outdoor equipment rental specialist, and program intern. Amy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation Studies from the University of Utah and holds certifications in CNA training and Wilderness First Responder.
Amy Cox has experience working with children and young adults, especially those with special needs or disabilities. She has worked as an education attendant, behavior therapist, paraprofessional, camp assistant director, outdoor equipment rental specialist, and program intern. Amy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation Studies from the University of Utah and holds certifications in CNA training and Wilderness First Responder.
WORK EXPERIENCE Lussier Family Heritage Center, Madison, WI May 2021-Present Education Attendant Assist with programming and implementing field trips throughout the Lake Farm Park and Capitol Springs Recreation Area for children ages 5-15 Assist with event setup and cleaning of building, stocking supplies, and arranging tables for large events ranging from 20-200 people Alternative Behavior Strategies, Cottonwood Heights, UT Nov. 2020 – May 2021 Behavior Therapist 20 hrs/wk Work with Behavior Analysts to implement Applied Behavior Analysis for kids with Autism Use behavior support plans created for each child to help with maladaptive behaviors East High School, Salt Lake City, UT Sept. 2020 – May 2021 Paraprofessional II, Medically Fragile Unit 29.5 hrs/wk Assist students in performing Activities of Daily Living including toileting and eating Work with head teacher and cohorts to provide appropriate education and behavior management Practice and provide proper individualized education for each of the medically fragile students Summit Camp and Travel, Honesdale, PA Jul. 2020 - Aug.2020 Assistant Director of Adventure 70 hrs/wk Worked with kids with special needs including ADHD, ASD, ODD, and learning disabilities Created programming that supported the campers needs, teamwork, and the goals of the camp Managed employees in the adventure program ensuring safety and efficiency of the team Recreational Equipment Incorporated, Salt Lake City, UT Apr. 2018 – Jun. 2020 Rental Specialist, Outdoor School Instructor, Customer Service Specialist 30 hrs/wk Provided assistance to customers in order to ensure they leave with the motivation, excitement, and equipment needed to go outdoors Specialized in outfitting for skiing, rock climbing, backpacking, and camping Instructed for Wilderness First Aid classes, response and mitigation of cuts, scrapes, and sprains National Water Dance Association, Salt Lake City, UT Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2020 Program Intern 5 hrs/wk Wrote grants with the intention of funding the National Water Dance event Organized program events in collaboration with University of Utah departments EDUCATION University of Utah Bachelor of Science, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, Outdoor Recreation Studies Emphasis Aug. 2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Modern Dance Apr. 2020 3.7, Dean’s List, National Society of Leadership and Success, Transfer Honors Society Utah CNA Training Centers CNA Certification class Feb. 2021 CERTIFICATIONS Wilderness First Responder Oct. 2018 VOLUNTEER Court Appointed Special Advocate, Salt Lake City, UT Jan. 2021 – May 2021 Child advocate for children while family is going through child neglect and abuse trials Wasatch Adaptive Sports, Snowbird, UT Jan. 2021 – March 2021 Assist people of all ages with adaptive abilities learn to ski