Taycey Harper
Creston,Iowa
Summary
Flexible and caring special education professional specializing in social services. Customizes approaches based on individual needs and impairments. Focused on helping individuals build important skills for physical and mental issues impacting academic performance, social integration or physical capabilities. Compassionate in helping with struggles and adapting approaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Behavior Interventionist
Creston Community School District
Creston, IA
01.2023 - Current
- Educated teachers on best practices for working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
- Performed crisis prevention and intervention duties as needed including physical restraint if necessary.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques when needed to reduce stress levels among students displaying challenging behaviors.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Provided training to staff and faculty on observing and referring students for assistance.
Behavior Interventionist
Green Hills Area Education Agency
Creston, IA
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Monitored, documented and reported behavior data and trends
- Managed student behaviors
- Ensured fidelity and implementation of student IEP/BIP as stated in the IEP
- Taught Social Emotional Learning
- Communicated with parents and school districts
Paraeducator/Creston Elementary Secretary
Creston Community School District
Creston, IA
11.2016 - 07.2020
- Provided individualized support services to students
- Provided administrative support to teachers
- Prepared educational materials
- Documented behavior data
Social Services Director
Pursuit of Independence
Lenox, IA
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Managed a direct line of 9 house managers and 1 document specialist
- Designed policies and procedures
- Conducted training modules for new hire classes
- Supervised and coordinated house manager duties
- Represented the agency throughout communities through public relations and written communication
- Conducted staff development programs
- Exhibited decision making abilities, attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Nationwide Insurance
Des Moines, IA
01.2006 - 02.2016
- Conducted regularly scheduled quality reviews for sales and retention insurance sales agents with an emphasis on underwriting guidelines and policy cancellations
- Analyzed quality issues and makes recommendations for management review
- Coordinated feedback and calibration sessions with management and leadership teams
- Conducted training modules for new hire classes
- Prepared internal reports to discuss trending with leadership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Services and Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
07-2024
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
Skills
- Multitasking Strength
- Organizational Ability
- Intervention Planning
- Social Skills Development
- Data Analysis
- Planning
- Written Communication
Certification
Substitute Authorization, Summer 2022
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist
Creston Community School District
01.2023 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Green Hills Area Education Agency
07.2020 - 01.2023
Paraeducator/Creston Elementary Secretary
Creston Community School District
11.2016 - 07.2020
Social Services Director
Pursuit of Independence
02.2016 - 11.2016
Quality Assurance Analyst
Nationwide Insurance
01.2006 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Services and Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
Substitute Authorization, Summer 2022
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
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