Danielle Lapka
Dryden,USA
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Specialist with a proven track record at Dryden Elementary, adept at designing individualized behavior intervention plans and training staff in effective behavior management. Skilled in data collection and parent coaching, I enhance student success through targeted interventions and positive reinforcement strategies, fostering a supportive environment for children with diverse needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Specialist
Dryden Elementary
Dryden, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Work to support children with special academic, social, and behavioral needs.
- Work with parents and teachers to design and implement individualized behavior programs that best fit the child's situation.
- Train staff on behavior management systems within classrooms.
- Utilized Restorative Practices Tier 1, 2 and 3 and targeted interventions.
- Collected data via direct student observation and consultation with classroom teachers regarding student behaviors.
- Worked directly with students and discussed behavioral goals and implementation of behavior intervention programs.
- Wrote goal-oriented programs and evaluated and documented progress and participation in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team conferences.
- Developed visual supports and other tools to aid in behavior modification.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
- Developed personalized behavior intervention plans based on assessment results.
- Facilitated social skills groups to enhance interpersonal interactions.
- Utilized consulting skills for implementation and maintenance of intervention plans.
At-Risk Coordinator
ANCHOR BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fair Haven, USA
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Implement procedures to identify and monitor at-risk students at high school level & alternative education programs, including review of student data.
- Provide students in at-risk situations with alternative course work through curriculum modification and acceleration.
- Implemented study skill success check in program.
- Coordinate education and community services.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the alternative education program.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the at-risk program and implement changes based on the findings.
- Provide career counseling to individuals and small groups.
- Solicit federal funds and participate in grant-writing activities to obtain funding for programs and services for at-risk students.
- Compile budget and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
- Implemented an attendance truancy program to assist in lowering the truancy/dropout rate.
- I created marketing information and marketed the alternative education program at several events and within the community.
- Worked with counselors to review transcripts and make sure graduation requirements have been met.
- Reviewed incoming student’s transcripts that all credit was accounted for.
- Completed parchment requests.
- Sent CA60 requests and made sure CA60's were up to date.
Academic Coach
Anchor Bay High School
Fair Haven, USA
08.2015 - 06.2020
- This is a yearly grant funded position.
- I work with students on a daily basis to increase graduation rate and student retention.
- I am the liaison between parent, school, teacher and counselor.
- Coordinate tutoring, send failure and deficit letters, assist with homework requests, assist students with organizational skills, study skills and note taking skills.
- Monitor and input grades for all E2020 Virtual Learning students.
- Discussed academic issues of students such as and with instructors and administrators.
- Assisted in development and evaluation of school programs by sharing data and insights into student success with teacher and administrators.
- Identified issues in students and made references to appropriate services and resources.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Addressed specific student needs through parent and teacher coordination.
- Created and implemented are at-risk MTSS School wide matrix.
- Created several at-risk after school programs for students to gain assistance with their executive functioning skills.
- Worked with counselors to review transcripts and make sure graduation requirements have been met.
- Reviewed incoming student’s transcripts that all credit was accounted for.
- Completed parchment requests.
- Sent CA60 requests and made sure CA60's were up to date.
- Examined students' goals and interests to counsel on important academic decisions.
Southeast Michigan Human Resources Business Partner
Christopher & Banks
Minneapolis, USA
10.2010 - 05.2015
- (Work from Home) Assessed and anticipated human resources-related needs.
- Wrote contracts for promotions, transfers, and new hires in collaboration with department management.
- Diagnosed potential personnel issues to create action plans to eliminate complications.
- Analyzed workforce key performance indicators to achieve business objectives, coaching leadership on implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted employee relations investigations into safety complaints, allegations of harassment and civil rights issues.
- Provided input on workforce and succession planning as well as planned business unit restructuring.
- Developed and nurtured partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees.
- Maintained awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview.
- Conducted weekly meetings to check in with each business unit.
- Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
- Collaborated with colleagues in the human resources department to develop policies, programs, and solutions.
- Analyzed data trends and metrics to inform business decisions.
- Found ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with legal requirements pertinent to the day-to-day management of employees.
- Identified staff vacancies to quickly recruit, interview and select applicants to fill positions.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Utilized CRM/Salesforce Supported managers as needed.
- Worked with design marketing team to make the brand a success.
Early Childhood Education Director
Lakeshore Family YMCA
St. Clair Shores, USA
09.2002 - 09.2010
- Handled the day -to -day operations of the childcare center.
- Age’s infant through Kindergarten.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate practices.
- Created summer camp programs..
- Maintained state licensing requirements.
- Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
Administrative Assistant/Planning Coordinator
Electronic Data Systems EDS
Troy, USA
06.1999 - 09.2002
- Handle all day to day office operations.
- Dealt with customer service issues and new sales of accounts.
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Maintain filing system.
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers.
- Maintain contact lists.
- Book travel arrangements.
- Submit and reconcile expense reports.
- Provide general support to visitors.
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
- Plan and execute the monthly quarterly and yearly company sales meetings.
- Secured locations, planned menu, secured speakers and training.
- Handled all logistics in a successful company sales meeting.
Education
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
University of Rochester
Rochester, MI12.2025
Certified Academic Coach -
National Tutoring Association
12-2017
Associate's degree - General Studies
Macomb Community College
Macomb County, MI05.2009
High school or equivalent - Diploma
Regina High School
Harper Woods, MI05.1999
Skills
- Ethical practice
- Parent coaching
- Intervention planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Social skills training
- Behavior redirection
- Behavior intervention
- Behavior management
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Self-management strategies
- Student needs assessment
- Parent and staff training
- Behavioral support
- Data collection
Certification
- Academic Coach Certification, National Tutoring Association
- CPI Certification
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Behavioral Specialist
Dryden Elementary
08.2023 - Current
At-Risk Coordinator
ANCHOR BAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2020 - 07.2023
Academic Coach
Anchor Bay High School
08.2015 - 06.2020
Southeast Michigan Human Resources Business Partner
Christopher & Banks
10.2010 - 05.2015
Early Childhood Education Director
Lakeshore Family YMCA
09.2002 - 09.2010
Administrative Assistant/Planning Coordinator
Electronic Data Systems EDS
06.1999 - 09.2002
Bachelor's - Early Childhood Education
University of Rochester
Certified Academic Coach -
National Tutoring Association
Associate's degree - General Studies
Macomb Community College
High school or equivalent - Diploma
Regina High School