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2019 Support Staff of the Year, Old Pointe Elementary School, Rock Hill, SC
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Tricia Baker

Fort Mill,SC

Summary

Dynamic Behavior Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Rock Hill School District, skilled in crisis intervention and emotional regulation. Successfully implemented evidence-based strategies, enhancing student behavior and fostering positive relationships with families. Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative problem-solving to support diverse student needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Rock Hill School District
05.2018 - Current
  • Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans for diverse student populations, focusing on implementation with fidelity.
  • Collaborate with educators and administrators to identify behavioral challenges and promote positive classroom environmental supports.
  • Regularly observe student interactions to collect behavioral data and inform intervention strategies.
  • Support students through practice in understanding social cues and improving communication skills through targeted activities.
  • Engage with parents to discuss strategies for reinforcing positive behaviors at home.
  • Document student progress and contribute to reports for multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards while managing sensitive information about students' behavior.
  • Serve as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on effective behavior strategies, offering tools tailored to specific situations.
  • Enhance communication between teachers, parents, and administrators through regular progress updates.
  • Implement social skills groups to promote peer-to-peer connections and enhance students' interpersonal abilities.
  • Develop strong relationships with students and families, fostering open communication regarding behavioral concerns and progress towards goals.
  • Improve student behavior by implementing evidence-based intervention strategies and individualized support plans.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive intervention plans for students with behavioral challenges.
  • Provide crisis intervention services during critical incidents, ensuring the safety of all parties involved while maintaining a respectful approach.
  • Maintain open communication with staff and parents following crisis intervention services, ensuring emotional safety for those involved.
  • Mentor new Behavior Intervention Specialists, sharing best practices and providing guidance on case management processes.
  • Reduce classroom disruptions by providing targeted student support and direct instruction in social-emotional learning skills.
  • Assist teachers in adapting curriculum materials to better engage students with diverse needs, learning styles and executive functioning.
  • Facilitate small group instruction to address individual social-emotional learning needs.
  • Plan daily emotion and self regulation activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.

Canvasser Team Lead

The Outreach Team
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • As a Team Lead, conducted field outreach to engage community members and promote initiatives.
  • Led and collaborated with daily team to develop effective canvassing strategies, improve voter engagement rates, while ensuring canvassing team field safety.
  • Raised awareness for voter campaigns by distributing informative materials and engaging in persuasive conversations with residents.
  • Adapted communication style to address diverse populations effectively, ensuring inclusivity and respect for all individuals encountered.
  • Contacted over 90 doors, over 6 miles daily to educate potential voters. Regularly exceeded daily contact quotas through efficient time management and focused work ethic.
  • Responded to voter questions and objections to address concerns and build rapport.
  • Maintained accurate electronic records of constituent interactions, informing future outreach strategies and improving overall efficiency.
  • Navigated challenging conversations with diplomacy, successfully addressing objections while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Consistently trained and coached new canvassers, providing guidance on best practices for successful outreach efforts.
  • Synthesized daily team data statistics and provided directors with comprehensive team data reporting.

Early Childhood Educator

St. John's Episcopal Church Preschool
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Designed and implemented engaging curriculum tailored to developmental stages of children.
  • Fostered a nurturing environment encouraging social, emotional, and cognitive growth among students.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address individual developmental needs.
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development, sharing best practices to improve overall instruction quality across the school.
  • Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
  • Promoted language development skills through storytelling and open-ended questions, increasing students' vocabulary and comprehension abilities.
  • Provided and reinforced ongoing student safety standards in their learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Restorative practices
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Emotional regulation
  • Positive behavior support
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Autism spectrum disorders
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Continuous professional development
  • trauma informed

Accomplishments

  • Consistently increased student rapport and teacher buy in through relationship building, modeling effective classroom behavior strategies and offering continuous support

Timeline

Canvasser Team Lead

The Outreach Team
06.2024 - 11.2024

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Rock Hill School District
05.2018 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

St. John's Episcopal Church Preschool
09.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Minnesota

2019 Support Staff of the Year, Old Pointe Elementary School, Rock Hill, SC

Nominated and awarded by Old Pointe Elementary colleagues.

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