Lesleigh Smith
Bynum,TX
Summary
Special Education Behavior Specialist familiar with Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), teacher training and special education compliance. Familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children an driven to help teachers intervene early to prevent major behavioral issues and academic delays. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Behavior Specialist
Hill County Shared Service Arrangement
08.2023 - Current
- Provide behavioral support and consultation across multiple school districts, collaborating with administrators, teachers, and staff to address student needs.
- Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on data analysis and evidence-based strategies.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to identify the root causes of challenging behaviors and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Train and coach educators on behavior management techniques, de-escalation strategies, and classroom interventions.
- Support teachers in implementing individualized and classroom-wide behavior strategies to improve student engagement and success.
- Monitor student progress, analyze data, and adjust interventions to ensure effectiveness.
- Facilitate collaboration between special education teams, general education teachers, and related service providers to support student behavior goals.
- Lead professional development sessions and workshops on behavior strategies and positive behavior supports.
- Maintain thorough documentation and reports to support compliance with state and district policies.
- Develop and distribute a monthly behavior newsletter to multiple school districts, providing educators with behavior strategies, intervention tips, and professional development opportunities.
High School Counselor
Hillsboro Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing emotional, behavioral and academic support.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of emotional, behavioral and academic strategies.
Elementary/Middle School Counselor
Itasca ISD
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Developed social and emotional, academic and career curriculum
- Provided virtual education and academic and emotional counseling
- Organized and developed school activities to enhance educational and health awareness.
- Academic Knowledge of HB 5, Endorsements, Programs of Study, and CTE.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing Social and Emotional curriculum.
Junior High Counselor
Hillsboro ISD
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with students and parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsboro ISD
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social and personal skills.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX2007
Skills
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Functional behavior assessments
- Behavior intervention plans
- Individualized education programs
- Positive Behavior interventions
- Individual and family support
- Diverse groups presentations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Professional Development/Coaching
- Excellent Communication
Certification
Texas School Counselor Certificate, EC-12
Texas English as a Second Language Supplemental, EC-12
Texas Early Childhood Certificate, EC-4
Timeline
Special Education Behavior Specialist
Hill County Shared Service Arrangement
08.2023 - Current
High School Counselor
Hillsboro Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Elementary/Middle School Counselor
Itasca ISD
08.2019 - 07.2022
Junior High Counselor
Hillsboro ISD
08.2014 - 07.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsboro ISD
08.2009 - 07.2014
Master of Education - School Counseling
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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