Richard Lazear
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ****** **** ****
City: Pikeville
State: TN
Zip: 37367
Country: USA
Phone: 423-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $40,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Work Experience
Pikeville Elementary School 01/2011- Present
Behavior Management Technician /Behavior Management/Modification
Works as a team member with teachers, counselors, school social workers and other appropriate personnel to establish positive student contacts that develop appropriate and positive behavior modifications enabling students to succeed; assists instructional personnel by participating as a team member in the development and monitoring of comprehensive behavioral objectives, goals and plans, including a Behavior Support Plan and/or a Behavior Intervention Plan; oversees a Guidance Center or In School Suspension room for students needing assistance outside the classroom setting; works one-on-one with students to affect behavior changes; evaluates studentaaas needs and provides interventions to redirect behavior; implements behavioral programs designed to make positive and appropriate changes; assesses crisis situations and defuses situations using conflict resolution and crisis management techniques; reinforces appropriate behaviors and redirects negative behaviors; provides values clarification including rules, expectations and consequences; implements consequences for inappropriate behavior, with proper training, physically restrains students if necessary for safety.
Big Ridge Elementary School 08/2009- 01/2011
Developmental Classroom Teacher Responsible for working with children who have disabilities, including cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities, within an elementary school setting. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior which includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to Individual Education Plan.
Dalewood Middle School 08/2008-07/2009
Special Education Teacher / 6th Grade Inclusion/Resource
Collaborated with the regular education teacher in adapting the curriculum, providing appropriate modifications, and ensuring the implementation of modifications. Conducted assessments of the overall progress of the students, gathering data useful for planning instructional programs, modifying existing programs, and communicating with others.
Orchard Knob Middle School 01/2008-07/2008
Special Education Teacher /8th Grade Inclusion/Resource
Adapted the curriculum providing appropriate modification and accommodations in collaboration with the regular education teacher as well as instructional planning programs
Education
Oxford Graduate School; Dayton, Tennessee Present
Doctoral Candidate in Sociological Research
Lee University; Cleveland, Tennessee (05/2009)
Master of Arts in Teaching
Lee University; Cleveland, Tennessee (12/2006)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Professional Development
02/29/2012 Special Education: Records Training
01/24/2012 CMI Education Institute: Explosive, Challenging & Resistant Kids: Over 101 Quick, Creative Techniques for Children & Adolescents
01/03/2012 Bledsoe County Schools: In-Service
10/19/2011 CMI Education Institute: Over 75 quick, aaAOn-the-Spotaa Techniques for Children with Emotional & Behavior Problems
08/01/2011 Bledsoe County Schools: In-Service
07/23, 24, 25 /2011 Basic Intensive Training::Choice Theory/Reality Therapy/ Lead-Management
09/23/ 2010 Upgrade Training for DCC Teachers
09/09/2010 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program Training
09/08/2010 Exceptional Education In-Service
08/26, 27/2010 PECS Basic Training
01/06/ 2009 Applied Behavior Analysis Skills Developmental; Behavioral Techniques & Interventions
06/1-5/2009 Autism Partnership Hands-On Workshop
06/24/2009 How to Address Young Childrenaaas Challenging Behaviors
10/07/2008 Kaufman Test of Individual Achievement 2 Training
07/15-17/ 2008 Kids Like You, Kids Like Me Teacher Workshop
03/05/2008 Wilson Reading System Two-Day Overview
10/24/2007 Easy Individual Education Plan Training
Skills
aa Microsoft Excel; Power Point; Word
aa Reading and basic speaking competence in French
aa Handle with Care Behavior Management System
aa Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program