Kelly McLaughlin
South Royalton,VT
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Specialist enthusiastic about helping teachers better manage student behavior and increase academic performance.
Goal-oriented [Job Title] driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
WCMHS
Barre, VT
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored, collected, and analyzed data related to client behaviors using a variety of assessment tools.
- Maintained accurate records of progress notes, treatment plans, incident reports.
- Facilitated recreational activities for clients that promoted socialization skills development.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary by de-escalating difficult situations with clients through verbal redirection techniques.
- Ensured safety of all individuals involved in sessions at all times while following agency policies and procedures.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities including trainings and workshops related to Applied Behavioral Analysis.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
Pre School Teacher
Potters House Academy
Hartford, VT
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Monitored student behavior to ensure compliance with rules and expectations set forth by school administration.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
White River Valley School District
South Royalton , VT
07.2010 - 11.2014
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
- Managed high school classrooms during teacher absences.
- Monitored appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Organized and supervised games or other recreational activities.
ER Registrar
DHMC
Lebanon , NH
05.2004 - 06.2010
- Collect patient information
- Review accident information
- Compassion for family members
- Take incoming information from emergency response teams
- Answered patient questions regarding registration and insurance processes.
- Provided assistance to patients in completing necessary forms for admission.
- Verified patient insurance coverage prior to their visit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2024
Skills
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Data collection and analysis
- Individualized treatment plans
- Social Skills Development
- Child development knowledge
- Teacher Support
- Problem-solving skills
- Safe practices
Timeline
Intensive Behavioral Interventionist
WCMHS
08.2022 - Current
Pre School Teacher
Potters House Academy
05.2018 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
White River Valley School District
07.2010 - 11.2014
ER Registrar
DHMC
05.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix