Barbara Meier

• Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
• Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
• Offered educational lectures and workshops targeted at specific populations.
• Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
• Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
• Supported clients'' transition to mainstream educational environments by collaborating closely with school staff, ensuring a smooth integration process.
• Contributed to treatment success by offering feedback and guiding patients through exercises.
• Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
• Maintained professional boundaries with parents and caregivers while building strong support networks to support treatment goals.
• Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
• Enabled successful transitions between activities by implementing visual schedules, timers, and clear verbal cues tailored to each client''s needs.

• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
• Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.

Worked with parents to ensure strong transitions. Modified behaviors to increase desired outcome.

• Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
• Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.