Lisa Baird
Duncombe,IA
Summary
Experienced Behavior Interventionist successful at helping students cope with academic and social stressors. Friendly and adaptable with 22 years in field. Strong member of counseling and educational teams.
Behavior Interventionist familiar with functional behavior assessments, teacher training, and compliance. Driven to help teachers intervene early to prevent major social issues and academic delays.
Motivated Behavior Specialist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Familiar with neglect and child abuse situations. Advocates for available resources and builds powerful support network around children in need .
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Fort Dodge Community Schools
Fort Dodge, IA
08.2001 - Current
- Worked with students in the Challenging Behavior classrooms from pre-school through 12th grade
- I assisted in developing and implementing intervention plans focused on SEL and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through building relationships, role-playing, and other effective proved strategies.
- Trained teachers and staff in de-escalation strategies.
Counselor
Gerard of Iowa
07.1995 - 07.2001
- Provided intense treatment for troubled youth in various settings to recognize and redirect behaviors to allow youth to be more successful in home, school, and communities.
- Communicated closely with other counselors and teachers to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Learned and implemented behavior management techniques as I worked with youth that were identified for challenging behavior. I received promotions and worked as a youth counselor (residential and day treatment), in-home counselor, and as a Behavior Interventionist.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching, Strat 2 LD/BD
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA 06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeast Missouri State University
Kirksville, MO 08.1991 - 05.1995
No Degree - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA 05.1991 - 07.1991
Skills
Functional Behavior Assessments
undefinedTimeline
Master of Arts - Teaching, Strat 2 LD/BD
Morningside College
06.2023 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Fort Dodge Community Schools
08.2001 - Current
Counselor
Gerard of Iowa
07.1995 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeast Missouri State University
08.1991 - 05.1995
No Degree - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
05.1991 - 07.1991
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