Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Various training for Hippa
Timeline
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TELISA SMITHERS

JEFFERSONVLLE,IN

Summary

Planning lessons that develop important life and educational skills that benefit students across the cognitive spectrum is a strong suit of mine. Dependable and compassionate Special Education Instructional Aide with [Number] years of experience working and volunteering with people with disabilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Mental Health Technician

Lifesprings Health Systems
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in the development of new programs and initiatives to address emerging trends, challenges, or gaps in services within the facility.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients by conducting regular safety checks and adhering to established protocols.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure timely delivery of medications, treatments, and other necessary services for patient care.
  • Provided effective leadership to junior mental health technicians through mentorship, guidance on best practices, and constructive feedback.
  • Documented patient progress accurately, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
  • Reduced instances of aggressive behavior in patients through effective crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies.
  • Ensured continuity of care for patients transitioning between levels of service by coordinating with external organizations on referrals and resources.

Paraeducator

Greater Clark County School
08.2003 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with the teacher to plan and implement lessons that were aligned with the school's curriculum, goals, objectives, and philosophies.
  • Kept track of student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes so that the lead teacher could address any issues that arose.
  • Observed students' progress in developing skills such as [Skill] and [Skill], as well as managing distracting or inappropriate behavior, in the classroom.

Education

Associate degree - Early childhood

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Classroom instruction
  • Goal setting and implementation
  • Behavior modification
  • Behavioral coaching
  • Documentation
  • Classroom monitoring
  • Motivating students
  • [State] IEP requirements
  • Social skills development
  • Community involvement
  • [State] IEP compliance
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

Special Education Program Aide licensure

Accomplishments

Cpi traing

Diversity traing

Hippa traing

Various training for Hippa

Keeping client's information and privacy act

Timeline

Lead Mental Health Technician

Lifesprings Health Systems
08.2022 - 06.2025

Paraeducator

Greater Clark County School
08.2003 - 04.2022

Associate degree - Early childhood

Indiana University Bloomington

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