Lindsay Touhey
Alburnett,IA
Summary
Dedicated to empowering individuals through strategic resource mapping and strength-based coaching. Focused on leveraging emerging AI tools to streamline administrative workflows and modernize vocational service delivery. Expertise in supporting rehabilitation counselors to achieve long-term stability and foster client independence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Support Associate
Linn-Mar Community School District
Marion, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Assistive Technology: Implement AAC devices, ensuring students with verbal barriers can participate in learning and vocational activities.
- Documentation & Billing: Maintain meticulous clinical logs and utilize Relay software for Medicaid billing and state reimbursement compliance.
- Provided assistance to students and staff in daily operational tasks.
Special Education Teacher
Central City Community School District
Central City, USA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated IEP transition meetings with parents, counselors, administration, AEA, and IVRS to align educational goals with vocational outcomes.
- Pioneered customized on-campus vocational program in cafeteria, emphasizing transferable skills in sanitation and logistics.
- Partnered with school counselor to audit graduation credits and restructure schedules for pre-ETS and work-based learning blocks.
- Utilized Achieve software to author transitional IEPs and maintain precise documentation.
Project Assistant
Quality Pest Control
Marion, USA
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Operational Compliance: Audited 40 years of physical records, creating a chronological filing system for rapid retrieval during state-mandated inspections and audits.
- Workflow Optimization: Engineered a "point-of-origin" waste management process for property projects, improving site safety and labor efficiency.
- Logistics & Scheduling: Utilized reorganized data to track service cycles and proactively schedule monthly client appointments based on state requirements.
Education
B.A. - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSome College (No Degree) - K-8 Reading Endorsement
Morningside
Sioux City, IASome College (No Degree) - Strategic Leadership
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Assistive technology
- Pre-ETS support
- Workflow optimization
- Medicaid billing
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
Internet Security, AI Scams, CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (MAT), Bloodborne Pathogen, Suicide Prevention, ACEs, Mandatory Reporter, Right-to-Know, Divisive Concepts
Education And Licensure
B.A. Elementary Education, Western Governors University
Special Education Coursework, Morningside College
Graduate Coursework, Mount Mercy University
Timeline
Student Support Associate
Linn-Mar Community School District
11.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Central City Community School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Project Assistant
Quality Pest Control
01.2017 - 01.2024
B.A. - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Some College (No Degree) - K-8 Reading Endorsement
Morningside
Some College (No Degree) - Strategic Leadership
Mount Mercy University