Raija Buley
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Service-focused Behavior Specialist dedicated to helping clients integrate and improve wellbeing. Clear communicator supportive of individual and family needs. Strong commitment to advocacy and skill-building. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Yellowstone Boys And Girls Ranch
06.2022 - Current
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to ensure success.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Implemented data collection systems for monitoring student progress toward behavioral goals, providing regular updates to stakeholders on achievements made over time.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Promoted a positive school climate by fostering collaborative relationships between staff members, families, and community partners in support of student success.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
- Worked closely with school administrators to address systemic issues contributing to problem behaviors within the school setting.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Middle School Basketball Coach
Vaughn School
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed inventory of equipment and uniforms, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement when necessary.
- Facilitated effective communication between players, parents, and school administration to address concerns and provide updates on team progress.
- Increased team cohesiveness by fostering a positive culture and promoting teamwork during practices and games.
- Served as a mentor to student-athletes by providing guidance on personal, academic, and athletic challenges they faced.
- Established high standards for sportsmanship both on and off the court to represent the school positively at all times.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, exchange ideas, and improve overall program quality.
- Enhanced player skills through individual coaching sessions, focusing on areas of improvement.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Implemented conditioning programs to enhance player fitness levels and reduce injury risk.
- Improved team performance by developing strategic game plans and conducting regular practice sessions.
Paraprofessional
Vaughn Public School
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
Waitress
Meadowlark Country Club
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Unit host
Benefis Health System
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase restaurant profits
- Took necessary steps to meet patients needs and effectively resolve food or service issues
- Recorded patients orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner
- Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns
- Served fresh, hot food with a smile in a timely manner
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers
- Prepared and served beverages such as coffee, tea and fountain drinks
- Mastered DFM computer system for automated order taking
- Performed general maintenance duties, including putting away dishes,wiping counter tops and emptying garbage cans
- Maintained a neat, well groomed appearance including impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry that met company standards.
Summer Babysitter
Child Care
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors
- Supervised children while parents were on vacation, business trips and weekend getaways
- Affectionately cared for 3 children, ages 6 to 8 for 1 year
- Cleaned the house, including laundry, sweeping and mopping
- Physically and verbally interact with children throughout the day
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children
- Engaged children with games and puzzles
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with engaging activities and continuous access to the outdoors
- Disciplined children and recommended other measures for correct behavior
- Escorted children on outings and trips to local parks and zoos
- Planned and Prepared Meals.
Food Handler Cashier Customer Service
Burger King
11.2013 - 04.2015
- Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase restaurant profits
- Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues
- Recorded customer orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner
- Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns
- Served fresh, hot food with a smile in a timely manner
- Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers
- Prepared and served beverages such as coffee, tea and fountain drinks
- Mastered Point of Sale (POS) computer system for automated order taking
- Performed general maintenance duties, including mopping floors, washing dishes, wiping the counter tops and emptying grease traps
- Maintained a neat, well groomed appearance including impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry that met company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Cascade, MT01.2018
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Regulation Techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior intervention
- Behavioral support
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Social Skills Training
- Behavior redirection
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Treatment Plans
- Customer Service
- Strong multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Cleanliness
- Cash Handling
- Memory retention
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Support
- Patient
- Classroom Organization
- CPR and First Aid
- Computer Skills
- Instructional support
- Student Health and Safety
- Parent Interaction
- Skill Development
- Individualized Coaching
- Technical knowledge
- Motivational Techniques
- Injury Prevention
- Physical Conditioning
- Community involvement
- Performance Analysis
- Game Strategy Development
- Rules comprehension
- Constructive Feedback
- Safety awareness
- Motivational leadership style
- Physical Fitness
- Strength conditioning
- Motivational Leadership
- Team Bonding
Accomplishments
Student Council 2017-2018
Honor roll 2014-2018
Basketball 1st team all-conference 2017 & 2018 Volleyball 2nd team all-conference 2018
Basketball scholarship for University of Providence 2018
Hoby leadership essay winner 2016
Activities
- Student Council 2017-2018
- Honor roll 2014-2018
- Basketball 1st team all-conference 2017 & 2018
- Volleyball 2nd team all-conference 2018
- Basketball scholarship for University of Providence 2018
- Hoby leadership essay winner 2016
References
- Jeff Mortag, (406) 868-8875
- Bill Himmelberg, (406) 788-4553
- Krystal Smith, (406) 249-0758
- Alexis Freydenfelt, (319) 423-0164
- Stacey Sullivan, (406) 750-8214
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Yellowstone Boys And Girls Ranch
06.2022 - Current
Middle School Basketball Coach
Vaughn School
11.2021 - 03.2024
Paraprofessional
Vaughn Public School
04.2021 - 06.2022
Waitress
Meadowlark Country Club
06.2020 - 04.2021
Unit host
Benefis Health System
07.2018 - 07.2019
Summer Babysitter
Child Care
05.2017 - 08.2017
Food Handler Cashier Customer Service
Burger King
11.2013 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
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