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Lashaundra Smith

Denver,CO

Summary

Professional with strong foundation in youth counseling and behavioral management. Skilled in crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and creating tailored treatment plans. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves positive outcomes. Dependable and empathetic, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Treatment Counselor

Tennyson Center for Children
Denver, CO
06.2025 - Current
  • Diligently applied treatment plans and IEPs, adhering to clinician and teacher instructions for optimal student outcomes.
  • Implemented strategies to maintain a therapeutic equilibrium of authority and support, prioritizing children's emotional well-being.
  • Achieved effective behavior management by implementing TCC procedures that integrated verbal and non-verbal communication. Fostered an environment that supported client needs for structure, nurturing, learning, and recreation.
  • Facilitated classroom management strategies in collaboration with educational clinical and student engagement specialists.
  • Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of positive behavior support systems for all students, ensuring tailored approaches at both group and individual levels.

SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL

Laradon
Denver, CO
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Implement IEP goals, enhance student engagement, foster growth.
  • Apply crisis intervention, support positive behavior, ensure safety.
  • Facilitate team communication, promote collaboration, drive success.
  • Document activities precisely, maintain confidentiality, uphold standards.
  • Cultivate student relationships, improve learning attitudes, boost morale.

FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR

Stride
Denver, CO
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Supervise registration for medical, dental, and behavioral services, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Led staff hiring and training, maintaining compliance with all regulations.
  • Implemented strategies to boost front desk efficiency, achieving measurable improvements.
  • Resolved operational issues swiftly, enhancing service quality and client satisfaction.
  • Utilized project management skills to coordinate life skills programs effectively.

LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Rose Pediatrics
Denver, CO
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated care teams, boosting patient satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Implemented care policies, enhancing regulatory compliance.
  • Optimized resource allocation through patient schedule organization.
  • Educated staff and patients on care plans for informed decisions.
  • Led policy changes, improving patient care coordination.

Education

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Concorde Career College-Aurora
Denver, CO

DIPLOMA - undefined

Denver East High
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Social skills training
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Professional ethics

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Trauma Informed Care
  • Ukeru

Timeline

Youth Treatment Counselor

Tennyson Center for Children
06.2025 - Current

SPED PARAPROFESSIONAL

Laradon
10.2023 - 05.2025

FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR

Stride
03.2023 - 10.2023

LEAD PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Rose Pediatrics
08.2021 - 03.2023

DIPLOMA - undefined

Denver East High

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Concorde Career College-Aurora

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