Hope Whitmill
Jackson,Mi
Summary
Motivated Behavior Specialist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around children in need . Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Townsend Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
- Improved student behavior by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies and individualized support plans.
- Coordinate meetings with invested members of different issues
- Provide instruction developing, implementing and evaluating our school procedures
- Implementing interventions and plans
- Coach staff in defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for to break behavior patterns; and identifying antecedents.
- Conduct conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions.
- Effectively manage student discipline issues in cooperation with Principal, Vice Principal, Social Worker and ISD
- Conduct wrap around meetings with families and other key staff, offering families varied supports
- Support students with behavior choices, understanding behaviors, and assigning consequences utilizing our handbook
- Building rapport with students staff and families
- PBIS Team Leader & Coach (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify triggers and develop effective interventions for students with challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Manage an minimum of 10 incoming calls, emails and/or major student behaviors effectively every day.
Behavior Support
Arnold Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Recognizing signs of emotional and developmental issues and creating support for each individual.
- Foster reasoning and problem-solving skills through active exploration activities
- Discuss and coordinate with classroom teachers, and provide specific support needed for individual students.
- Communicate behavior expectations by teaching, practicing, and reinforcing our rules & procedures.
- Record all major behavior issues on our school county wide computer program.
- PBIS Team (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
- Team member development/implementation of our PBIS procedures
- Used safety care techniques and followed written behavior support plans to deescalate situations and prevent injuries.
- Assist others on our new referral system and behavior matrix.
Paraprofessional
EduStaff
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provide emotional and educational assistance to students
- Certified in non-violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Contributed to increased student retention by providing academic support and mentoring during after-school programs.
Education
No Degree -
Baker College
Owosso, MISkills
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Behavioral Intervention Plans
- Behavior Modification
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Positive Behavior Support
- Family engagement
- Social Skills Training
- Restorative Practices
- Nonviolent Communication
- Emotional Regulation
- Behavior assessment
Professional References
- Matthew Desmarais, Principal, Western Elementary School, (517) 414-8926, Matthew.Desmarais@wsdpanthers.org, Former boss
- Jamie Stanley, Principal, Townsend Elementary School, (517) 513-4289, JamieStanley@Vandyschools.org, Current Boss
- Courtney Sauceda, 1st Grade Teacher, Arnold Elementary School, (517) 745-5720, Courtney.Sauceda@MCcardnials.org, Former Co-Worker
Strengths Skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Maintain emotional control in stressful situations
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Achieve goals and objectives within a timely manner
Timeline
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Townsend Elementary School
01.2021 - Current
Behavior Support
Arnold Elementary School
01.2016 - 01.2021
Paraprofessional
EduStaff
01.2014 - 01.2016
No Degree -
Baker College
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