Leslie Pezzo
Largo,FL
Summary
Guiding personality with management skills enthusiastically passionate about using business and management principles to meet the specific educational needs of special and diverse populations from cultural, developmental, social, socioeconomic, and any other applicable standpoints.
Community-oriented, collaborative leader deeply engaged in the social and educational communities. Integrative approach-oriented while also possessing the necessary abilities to execute a wide variety of tasks with timeliness, personalized attention, and professionalism.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Education Instructor
Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System-FDLRS
01.2021 - Current
- Instructed professional educators up to class sizes of 30 pursuing their Autism Spectrum Disorders endorsement through Florida Department of Education.
- Provided clear feedback to facilitate learning of applied behavior analysis concepts as they relate to ASD.
- Instructed educators on behavior management strategies as it relates to behavior science.
District Behavior Specialist
Pinellas County School District
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised behavioral data, ODRs, and climate and culture of 30+ PK-12 educational institutions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Consulted school leaders to develop organizational behavior management interventions and strategies to improve staff morale.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned faculty and staff.
- Played a key role in development and implementation of new department focusing on climate and behavior of educational institutions.
Case Manager
Waterset Charter School
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating daily needs and supporting interventions and strategies to access general education curriculum.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide interventions.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Remote02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Vocational Education
- In-Depth Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Organizational Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Individualized Support
- One-On-One Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- Administration and Management
- Work Flow Planning
- Processes and Procedures
- Procedure Development
Certification
Certified Special Educator, FLDOE, Expiration 06/2027
Timeline
Adult Education Instructor
Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System-FDLRS
01.2021 - Current
District Behavior Specialist
Pinellas County School District
01.2018 - Current
Case Manager
Waterset Charter School
07.2017 - 01.2018
MBA - Business Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
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