Rebecca Lewis
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Accomplished Behavior Specialist, Teacher, and Student Advocate, adept in behavior analysis and intervention, and fostering positive learning environments. Excelled in implementing innovative lesson plans and behavioral support, significantly enhancing client communication and social skills. Demonstrates exceptional ability in crisis intervention and staff management, ensuring effective team collaboration and client progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
Accra Care
08.2020 - Current
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients through diligent monitoring and timely assistance with daily activities.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Offered emotional support when needed establishing trust between me as the attendant and my patient.
- Implemented individualized care plans designed by healthcare professionals to address specific client needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
- Provided compassionate support for clients facing physical or emotional challenges, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching them essential self-care skills and encouraging autonomy.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
Long Term Substitue- Student Advocate
Stillwater Area Schools
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Promoted positive school culture by addressing individual student needs and collaborating with faculty members.
- Provided timely intervention for struggling students through early identification of academic issues and development of personalized action plans.
- Coordinated with school counselors and administrators to identify at-risk students and develop tailored strategies for academic success.
- Championed policies promoting social-emotional wellbeing as an integral component of overall educational success for every student within the district.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement accommodations for students with special needs, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities.
- Connected students with appropriate resources by maintaining a comprehensive database of available services and supports within the community.
- Strengthened communication between parents, teachers, and administrators by organizing regular meetings to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Created safe spaces for open dialogue among students, fostering a sense of belonging for all individuals within the school community.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Early Childhood Teacher
ISD 622
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities that nurtured each child's physical, academic, social and emotional growth and development.
- Maintained safe and inviting classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Collaborated with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education activities outside of school.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
Preschool Teacher
South Washington County School District
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided positive and safe environment for teaching and learning.
- Collaborated with Special Education staff to ensure all students needs and adaptations were being met.
- Provided age and developmentally appropriate lessons that followed state standards.
- Implemented and taught Conscious Discipline practices.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded information using TSGOLD.
- Built positive and trusting relationships with parents and guardians, allowing for collaboration and open communication.
Preschool Teacher
Stillwater Area Schools
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided positive and safe environment for teaching and learning.
- Collaborated with Special Education staff to ensure all students needs and adaptations were being met.
- Provided age and developmentally appropriate lessons that followed sate standards
- Implemented and taught Conscious Discipline practices
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded information using TSGOLD
- Built positive and trusting relationships with parents and guardians, allowing for collaboration open communication.
Behavior Specialist
Eagle Point Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Provided safe and welcoming classroom where student felt comfortable to learn and grow.
- Built positive and trusting relationships with students and families.
- Conducted FBA's observing and identifying antecedents to behaviors and help develop appropriate Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Proposed and implemented individualized Behavior Intervention Plans designed to meet each students needs.
- Compiled monthly behavior summaries to help adapt and and support Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Observe, track (Goal Tracker) and respond appropriately to behaviors.
- Provided opportunities for students to practice self awareness and regulating techniques.
- Engaged in pre-crisis and crisis interventions to facilitate positive outcomes using least restrictive alternative.
Personal Care Attendant
Accra Care
06.2006 - 11.2011
- Provided behavioral aid, personal care assistance, and educational support to client with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Global Developmental Delays.
- Transported client to necessary therapy's and school.
- Maintained positive and trusting relationship with client and Guardian.
- Planned fun and motivating outings for client that helped support development and social needs.
- Followed recommended behavior supports given by Special Education teachers and therapists.
Behavior Therapist
Minnesota Autism Center
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms.
- Developed tools to help client acquire new skills and work towards goals of building communication and social interactions.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors and lead therapists.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
Education
Ed. D - Education Leadership
Concordia Universiy
St. Paul08.2027
Master of Arts - Education, Emphasis in Trauma And Resilience
Concordia University
St. Paul, MN08.2023
Associate of Arts - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
Winona State University
Winona, MN12.2011
Skills
- Differentiated group and individual instruction
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Staff Management
- Child development
- Adept at working with special needs children
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Best Practices
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Behavior analysis and intervention
- Behavior support and management
Timeline
Long Term Substitue- Student Advocate
Stillwater Area Schools
03.2023 - 05.2023
Personal Care Attendant
Accra Care
08.2020 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher
ISD 622
08.2019 - 10.2022
Preschool Teacher
South Washington County School District
12.2017 - 06.2019
Preschool Teacher
Stillwater Area Schools
12.2015 - 12.2017
Behavior Specialist
Eagle Point Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2015
Behavior Therapist
Minnesota Autism Center
06.2008 - 06.2010
Personal Care Attendant
Accra Care
06.2006 - 11.2011
Ed. D - Education Leadership
Concordia Universiy
Master of Arts - Education, Emphasis in Trauma And Resilience
Concordia University
Associate of Arts - Elementary And Early Childhood Education
Winona State University
Similar Profiles
Lakeihara ThompsonLakeihara Thompson
Direct Support Professional at Accra CareDirect Support Professional at Accra Care
Katie FeeKatie Fee
Consultation Supervisor at Accra CareConsultation Supervisor at Accra Care
Beverly SirleafBeverly Sirleaf
Direct Support Professional Caregiver at Accra CareDirect Support Professional Caregiver at Accra Care
Makena Waithira MwauraMakena Waithira Mwaura
Dietary Aide at Presbyterian Homes and Services- Boutwells LandingDietary Aide at Presbyterian Homes and Services- Boutwells Landing
Trisha RemackelTrisha Remackel
Cosmetologist at Self / Bel Esprit SalonCosmetologist at Self / Bel Esprit Salon