Experienced Behavior Interventionist successful at helping students cope with academic and social stressors. Friendly and adaptable with 7 years in field. Strong member of counseling and educational teams. Versed in evaluating students, developing intervention plans and monitoring progress. Detail-oriented and proactive with hands-on, collaborative mentality.
Hi, I’m
Kayla Thomas
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Council Bluffs Community SchoolsCouncil Bluffs, United States
Behavior Management Specialist, BRT
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Council Bluffs Community SchoolsCouncil Bluffs, United States
JV Head Volleyball Coach
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Monitored coaches' required certifications for positions.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
Council Bluffs Community SchoolsCouncil Bluffs, United States
Behavioral Management Specialist, BSP
10.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control student movements.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Work on mainstream the students into general education classes
Council Bluffs Community SchoolsCouncil Bluffs, United States
Paraprofessional, Behavior Response Team
06.2018 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Used verbal and physical de-escalation techniques in crisis situations.
- Supported behavior improvement strategies by modeling appropriate choices and reinforcing good behaviors.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
THE PURCELL’SCouncil Bluffs, United States
Summer Nanny
06.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- I nannied for them during the summer months and provided child care when needed throughout the year
- Hands on learning experiences
- Helping with workbooks and appropriate learning activities
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
Council Bluffs Community Schools
Paraeducator
08.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- General education para for two schools years working in kindergarten and also first grade
- Spent 3 months in grade three-five autism room
- Learn how to work with verbal and nonverbal students
- Program communication devices
- General special education para currently
- Working in a classroom with a kindergarten student who has autism and ADHD
- He also has some behavioral issues
- Assist in duties assigned by the supervisor such as breakfast and lunch duties
- Interacting with the children
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
TOP TEN VOLLEYBALL CLUB
COACH
08.2015 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Assign team positions, assess the skill of players, attend and hold practices
- Coach and instruct players individually and in groups
- Observe players to determine needs for improvement
YMCA COUNCIL, BLUFF
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER & SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
08.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Interacting and participating in activities with children
- Assist in duties assigned by director
- Coordinate group learning activities
- NANNY, ADAMS’S FAMILY AND CHILD CARE PROVIDER FOR FIVE OTHER FAMILIES
- AS NEEDED
The Adams Family Council Bluffs, United States
Nanny
08.2014 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Reinforcing appropriate discipline for the children
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
Education
Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
Master of Science from Applied Behavior Analysis
08.2024
University Overview
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
Bachelor of Science from Behavioral Sciences
07.2022
University Overview
- Dean's List
Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA
Associate of Science from Coaching
05.2018
University Overview
Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA
Associate of Arts from K-12 Education
05.2016
University Overview
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOLCouncil Bluffs, IA
High School Diploma
05.2015
University Overview
College transfer courses through Iowa western
Skills
- Education Plans
- Crisis Situations
- Educator Support
- Special Education
- Small Group Lessons
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social Skills Group Leadership
- Positive Interactions
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Kellie Harding,Former supervisor,(402)980-38352
- Amy Adams,I have provided child care for her children,(402)290-21433
- Kim Purcell,I have provided child care for her children over the summer months and as needed,(515)490-24574
- Chrys Frey,Former supervisor at Roosevelt Elementary,(402)578-74855
- Alex Dighton,Former teacher,I have provided childcare for his children,(712)490-02696
- Debbie Pryor,Observation and advising attending Iowa Western,Djpryor@iwcc.edu,(402)651-5356
Timeline
Behavior Management Specialist, BRT
Council Bluffs Community Schools
01.2022 - Current
JV Head Volleyball Coach
Council Bluffs Community Schools
06.2021 - Current
Behavioral Management Specialist, BSP
Council Bluffs Community Schools
10.2020 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional, Behavior Response Team
Council Bluffs Community Schools
06.2018 - 10.2020
Summer Nanny
THE PURCELL’S
06.2018 - 08.2018
Paraeducator
Council Bluffs Community Schools
08.2016 - 05.2018
COACH
TOP TEN VOLLEYBALL CLUB
08.2015 - 03.2018
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER & SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
YMCA COUNCIL, BLUFF
08.2014 - 08.2016
Nanny
The Adams Family
08.2014 - 06.2016
Ball State University
Master of Science from Applied Behavior Analysis
Bellevue University
Bachelor of Science from Behavioral Sciences
Iowa Western Community College
Associate of Science from Coaching
Iowa Western Community College
Associate of Arts from K-12 Education
ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma
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