She works on reducing unwanted behaviors while increasing positive ones, such as following directions and interacting appropriately with parents or guardians.
NEW YORK, NY, July 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to honor Mallory Hendricks for her dedication and achievements in the field of special education. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Hendricks has been an applied behavioral analysis therapist and special education itinerant teacher with E&D for five years. Her responsibilities vary depending on the needs of each child she works with. For children with autism, for example, she teaches routine tasks. She works on reducing unwanted behaviors while increasing positive ones, such as following directions and interacting appropriately with parents or guardians.
Prior to her current role at E&D, Ms. Hendricks served as an early intervention teacher, SEIT (Special education itinerant teacher), Applied behavioral analysis therapist, and a lead teacher to other ABA providers at another agency for more than 20 years. As a lead teacher, Ms. Hendricks had the opportunity to train multiple ABA providers and work with families and their parents. Throughout her two-decade career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to helping children with special needs reach their full potential. Her expertise in applied behavior analysis has been instrumental in her success.
In 2002, Ms. Hendricks received a double Master's degree from Touro College in Special Education/Early Childhood grades birth to 2nd grade. Furthering her education, Ms. Hendricks received a master's degree in Food Sciences from Lehman College in 2013. As a graduate student, Ms. Hendricks worked as a lab technician in the food laboratory and taught as an adjunct professor for four years. In addition to her Master's degree Ms. Hendricks has a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in English, Women's studies and psychology. Ms. Hendricks continued her studies at the University of North Texas and Albany University to become a Board Certified Analyst (BCBA) and is currently in the process of becoming a BCBA. She attributes her success to her determination to keep going despite challenges and her natural empathy, which serves her well in her profession.
Ms. Hendricks' interest in working with children with special needs was sparked when she cared for a child with special needs when she was younger. The child's therapist saw potential in Ms. Hendricks and encouraged her to pursue a career where she could make a difference for other children facing similar challenges.
Away from her professional life, Ms. Hendricks is a mother to one daughter and enjoys reading, writing, watching history shows, taking photographs, and working on her family tree. Despite suffering from chronic insomnia, a condition she has battled since starting her job more than 20 years ago, she remains committed to her work and the children she serves.
Looking ahead, Ms. Hendricks aspires to open a business with multiple programs, such as daycare, an advocacy program for children with special needs, and a sensory gym. Her ultimate goal is to create a comfortable space for children where they do not have to worry about being displaced. With the full support of her colleagues, she is confident in turning this dream into reality.
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