Dayna Viehman

• I am responsible for coordinating 504 education plans for those students who need accommodation within the classroom
• Participate in IEP, RTI and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
• Monitor student attendance, documented truancy and submitted referrals per requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
• Establish supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
• Collaborate with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
• Assist parents in navigating the special education process, ensuring proper identification and provision of services for their children.
• Develop and implemented professional development workshops for school staff on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
• Connect families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
• Provide group and individual counseling to address problems.
• Support students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
• Provide educational support services to students with emotional, intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Compile with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment, and reporting and documentation.
• Implement peer mediation programs to promote conflict resolution skills among students, reducing instances of bullying and aggression.
• I teach K-3 students, from a social emotional curriculum, what social learning and social justice is and how they can be successful in those areas of their life even at such a young age
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
• Create a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
• Implement evidence-based programs aimed at improving school climate and promoting positive behavior among students.
• Maintain compliance with standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting.
• Observe student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
• Enhance student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.

• My job offered me many opportunities to work with students in grades 6-8
• I worked with the students who are in crisis, and/or who need more individualized counseling
• I also worked with students who were at substantial risk for academic and emotional or mental struggles
• I worked closely with administration, staff, and counselors to ensure the best path for students

• My job offered me many opportunities to work with students in grades 6-8
• I offered individual and group counseling as well as being available for crisis counseling and interventions
• I was responsible for implementing and updating all 504 plans, daily documenting, checking in with at risk students, and developing academic as well as behavior plans to help students be successful
• I was on the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) committee, the Safe Schools Committee, the Leadership Committee, and the Broad- Based Planning Committee (committee for high ability students)
• I worked with students and their parents to help them find resources in their community to meet their needs
• I taught students the aspects of SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and helped them understand the value of positive mental health
• I had the opportunity to work with the LGBTQ+ population within our school too.

GPA: 3.98