Aeris Fast
Dallas,OR
Summary
Dedicated behavior specialist committed to assisting students and staff members in enhancing their wellbeing and skills. Skilled in communication and supporting individual, staff, and family needs. Strong advocate for skill-building, empowerment and success in both school and life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Behavioral Specialist
Amity Elementary School District
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked with all students school wide; both SPED and non-SPED.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Oversaw school wide Crisis Response Team (CRT) program, staff training, and teacher assistance when needed.
- Responded in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Created and implemented Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and BSP's to develop strategic individualized goals.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction.
- Collaborated with team to perform Behavior Safety Assessment-Level 1 and create safety plans if needed.
- Provided general classroom wide support, in various school settings, throughout the school day.
Therapeutic Intervention Coach
Amity School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Created Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans at both the middle and elementary schools.
- Data collection.
- Oversaw interventions and escalation situations.
- Participated in threat assessments.
- Provided guidance to students in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Assisted students with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Educational Assistant/Volunteer Behavior Specialist
Luckiamute Valley Charter School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Provided emotional support to students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Registered Behavior Analyst Interventionist
INVO Healthcare/ Portland Public Schools
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Assessed students and completed FBA's to determine individual needs
- Created behavior reduction programs and skills acquisition programs.
- Used evidence-based interventions
- Obtained Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification-advanced physical interventions(NCI).
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and maintained accurate records of student progress with established goals.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Collaborated with BCBA and teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Substitute
Salem-Keizer School District
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted students with problem solving, regulation, and skills during periods of escalation and proactively.
- Worked in elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Assisted students with behavioral and emotional needs, special needs, ADHD, Autism, and other needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Autism Support Specialist
Dallas School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided a quiet safe setting for students with IEP's, autism, behavioral needs, and learning disabilities
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated and designed small group instruction to address individual needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with students.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Made recommendations to district Autism Specialist and teachers on modifications and accommodations.
Substitute
WESD and Salem-Keizer School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted students with problem solving, regulation, and skills during periods of escalation and proactively.
- Worked in elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Assisted students with behavioral and emotional needs, special needs, ADHD, Autism, and other needs.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Oregon Institute of Technology
Portland08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Health Studies
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06.2012
Associates of Science - Forest Resource Technology
Chemeketa Community College
Associates of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree
Chemeketa Community College
Diploma -
Central Kitsap High School
Silverdale, WA06.1998
Skills
- Intervention planning
- Behavioral assessments and interventions
- School-wide support
- Behavior redirection
- Data collection and analysis
- Student needs assessment
- Applied behavior analysis
- Behavior management
- Student problem-solving
- Tiered PBIS implementation
- Tiered Character Strong program set-up and implementation
- Trauma-Informed
Certification
- Certified Common Sense Parent Trainer- Boys Town
- Certified CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainer
- Certified MTSS
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Timeline
Special Education Behavioral Specialist
Amity Elementary School District
08.2023 - 06.2025
Therapeutic Intervention Coach
Amity School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Educational Assistant/Volunteer Behavior Specialist
Luckiamute Valley Charter School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Behavior Analyst Interventionist
INVO Healthcare/ Portland Public Schools
11.2018 - 06.2020
Substitute
Salem-Keizer School District
01.2017 - 06.2018
Autism Support Specialist
Dallas School District
08.2015 - 08.2016
Substitute
WESD and Salem-Keizer School District
09.2014 - 06.2015
Associates of Science - Forest Resource Technology
Chemeketa Community College
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Oregon Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Health Studies
Eastern Oregon University
Associates of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree
Chemeketa Community College
Diploma -
Central Kitsap High School
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