Laura Breeser
***** * **** **. ********, Az. ****0
*********@***.***
Career Summary
Successful record as an administrator in a K-12 setting for special
education students. Known for my ability to aid the education and life-
skills of students and adults with severe/profound emotional and behavior
presentations. Over 20 years' experience in writing Crisis plans,
Individual Educational plans for students with disabilities, crisis
intervention planning and implementation and community liaison for at risk
youth.
Professional Experience
Arizona Healh Care Phoenix, Az.
Behavior Tech
2013-
Home Health Care, Phoenix, AZ
. Caregiver
2010 - Present
Assisting Seniors with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other disabilities,
as well as in home life skills for seniors and adults with home/health care
needs
Global Partnership Schools, Phoenix, AZ
. Tutor
2011 - Present
Tutoring K-12 students with specific educational needs.
Southwest Education Center, Phoenix/Casa Grande, AZ
. Principal/Regional Director
2003-2009
Supervised daily operations, calculating and maintaining budget; directed
staff evaluations, staff training; oversaw physical management and crisis
intervention support, district contact for student placement, directed
development of additional programming for developmentally disabled
students.
Responsible for the opening of one new and two satellite life-skills
programs for students with severe/profound emotional and/or behavior
manifestations, including procurement of buildings, personnel, and district
commitments for enrollment.
Aurora Education Center, Aurora, IL
. Program Director
1999-2002
Managed daily operations: including student transportation, physical
management and crisis intervention support, reporting to board of directors
with concerns and development of programs; interviewed staff applicants and
clinical resident candidates; ran staff training, staff evaluations, crisis
intervention supports, development and presentation of staff in-service.
. Assistant Principal
1998-1999
Interviewed and hired staff, staffing planner; oversaw physical management
training, crisis intervention support, and student transportation;
administered annual reviews and intake staffing for all students
. Administrative Assistant
1996-1998
Scheduled and attended annual reviews and intake staffing, coordinated
district tours, maintained student files, projected staff meetings and in-
service training, assisted with staff evaluations, curriculum development,
physical management, crisis intervention support, and student
transportation
. Classroom Instructor
1991-
1996
Responsible for Individualized Educational Programs of students, developed
individual educational contracts, administered classroom management,
accountable for report cards and daily instruction.
. Teaching Assistant
1989-
1991
Assisted in classroom management, physical management and crisis
intervention
Education
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
2002
School Administration Certification
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
2002
Master of Arts, Professional Studies
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
2000
Completion of LBS1 BD/ED Endorsement
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
1986
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, focus on geriatric psychology
Professional Memberships and Certifications
NAPSAC National Association of Private Education Centers
2003-present
Arizona Association of Private Educators
2003-present
Illinois Association of Special Education Administrators
2001-present
Professional Development
Assured Readiness for Learning Certification, Penn Yann, New York (1990)
CPI/The Menta Method trained and certified 2001-2009
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) trained 2002
References available upon request