Karen Frost
Billerica,Massachusetts
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional experienced in delivering tailored support for students with diverse learning needs. Expertise includes implementing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive environments, and developing adaptive teaching methods. Proven contributions include enhanced academic progress for students and strengthened collaboration among educational team members.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Billerica Memorial High School
Billerica, Massachusetts
02.2020 - Current
- Work in a structured environment to support students whose behavioral challenges have compromised their school achievement. Provide direct aid to students in general education settings. Students in the program consistently display maladaptive behaviors, including oppositionality, disruption of the learning environment, verbal and physical aggression, missing classroom instruction, property destruction, and other violations of school conduct code.
- Trained to understand causes of underlying behaviors such as emotional conflict, family stressors, and the inability to inhibit impulses.
- Work directly with program's Special Education teachers and social workers to support emotional growth of each student. Focus is to address the students' areas of need and build on their strengths in order to become successful, confident members of the school community.
Behavioral Management Liaison/Security
Billerica Memorial High School
Billerica, Massachusetts
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Built strong relationships with students, staff, and administration to enhance enforcement of codes of conduct.
- Ensured physical security and access management for the school to maintain a safe learning environment.
Police Detective
Northeastern University Public Safety Division
Boston, Massachusetts
07.2001 - 01.2003
- Conduct specialized investigations into alleged or actual crimes, ensuring thorough collection and analysis of evidence for court presentation. Conduct confidential criminal and non-criminal investigations. Obtain, gather, analyze and maintain evidence for presentation in court. Cultivate relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance information sharing and collaboration aimed at preventing and resolving criminal activities. Train and supervise police, security personnel, and student employees in investigation techniques and crime prevention strategies, enhancing overall departmental effectiveness. Conduct security surveys to reduce potential for criminal activity. Coordinate Department's crime awareness education programs.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to gather critical information for cases.
- Conducted investigations of criminal cases involving university community members.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance public safety initiatives.
Police Officer-Crime Prevention Division
Northeastern University Public Safety Division
Boston, Massachusetts
10.1998 - 01.2001
Police Officer - Crime Prevention Division
- Directed, coordinated, and evaluated comprehensive crime prevention and educational safety programs designed to promote positive behavior and reduce victimization.
- Developed and delivered training and outreach initiatives focused on sexual violence prevention, domestic violence awareness, personal safety, and physical security.
- Collaborated with law enforcement, university administrators, community organizations, and campus stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and public safety initiatives.
- Monitored crime trends, analyzed statistical data, and conducted risk assessments to develop proactive safety strategies for the campus and surrounding community.
- Created and administered SAFEnet, a campus-wide emergency notification and community advisory network that enhanced communication and public safety awareness.
- Supervised unit personnel and managed program operations, statistical databases, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
- Designed departmental publications, educational materials, and crime prevention brochures for campus-wide distribution.
- Oversaw the implementation, testing, and user training of campus alarm and security systems.
- Conducted pre-employment background investigations for police officers and security personnel in accordance with departmental policies and applicable regulations.
Police Officer
Northeastern University Public Safety Division
Boston, Massachusetts
03.1996 - 10.1998
- Secured public safety by protecting life and property during patrols. Apprehended criminal offenders through proactive patrol strategies and mobile unit deployment. Trained and mentored newly appointed police officers as a Field Training Officer. Communications Officer.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter crime and ensure public safety.
- Responded promptly and effectively to emergency calls and incidents.
- Enforced university policies and regulations to maintain campus safety.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts09-2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts06-1994
Skills
- DESE English 5–12 Licensure (Pending)
- DESE Moderate Disabilities 5–12 (Application Submitted)
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Intervention & Positive Behavior Supports
- IEP Implementation & Individualized Instruction
- Student Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration with Teachers & Multidisciplinary Teams
- Instructional Support & Teaching Strategies
- Relationship Building & Student Engagement
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Educational Compliance & Confidentiality
- Detail-Oriented Recordkeeping
Professional References
- Mr. Steven Bottari, Assistant Principal, Billerica Memorial High School, 978-528-8735, sbottari@billericak12.com
- Ms. Lindsay Pappas, Special Education Teacher, Green & White Academy, Billerica Memorial High School, 978-809-7374, lpappas@billericak12.com
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Billerica Memorial High School
02.2020 - Current
Behavioral Management Liaison/Security
Billerica Memorial High School
09.2012 - 06.2019
Police Detective
Northeastern University Public Safety Division
07.2001 - 01.2003
Police Officer-Crime Prevention Division
Northeastern University Public Safety Division
10.1998 - 01.2001
Police Officer
Northeastern University Public Safety Division
03.1996 - 10.1998
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern University