Special Education School

Kristin R. Hamilton

**** *. **** ****, ***. *** . Gulfport, Mississippi 39507 . 602-358-

**** . **************@*****.***

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To serve in a challenging and responsible position in which my

education and occupational experience can be effectively utilized to

foster environments that will permit individuals to achieve their

maximum potential.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A highly conscientious, detail-minded professional dedicated to

helping others improve themselves through the development and

nurturing a wide range of therapeutic programs. Possess strong and

decisive leadership qualifications with effective analytical, critical

thinking, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Successful at stabilizing crises and uncertainties. Core

competencies include:

. Strategic Planning & Implementation .

Organizational & Process

Improvement

. Program Management & Analysis . Fiscal

Planning & Budgeting

. Behavioral Modification & Management . Team

Building & Organizational

Leadership

. Individual & Group Social Skills .

Crisis Intervention

. Case Management . Diplomatic

Conflict Resolution

Computer Skills:

. Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEW HOPE AUTISM CENTER JOINT VENTURE (NHACJV) - Ocean Springs,

MS 2003 to Present

Assistant Director

New Hope merged with the Boys and Girls Club 2007 and New Hope merged

with Autism Center which became NHACJV July 2014.

. Responsible for optimizing the operational and programmatic excellence

of the integrated Behavioral Health Services provided to six school

districts throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast

. Provide infrastructure, systems, tools and leadership capacity to

drive meaningful change and integration of services, employing best

practices

. Engage regularly with senior leadership team to design and refine

strategic plan goals; create a clear line of sight between high-level

strategic goals and daily work of 31 behavioral

facilitators/specialists

. Schedule and attend meetings for principals and special education

directors

. Collaborate with administrators and teams to develop a seamless system

for delivering services to students that are regularly monitored and

assessed to ensure effectiveness in providing the highest quality of

student intervention support

. Engage in regular rounds at all sites to observe, mentor and coach

behavioral facilitators/specialists in a manner that creates a culture

of integrated care and fosters continual improvement; facilitate

employee remediation plans and conflict resolution

. Assist in training team members in CPI's Nonviolent Crisis

Intervention

. Actively participate in interviews with potential employees and

contribute to the hiring process

. Integral part of negotiation and completion of contracts between the

Executive Director and school districts

. Schedule and co-facilitate monthly staff meetings, ensuring optimum

attendance of employees

. Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA

and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security

Kristin R. Hamilton

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Behavior Specialist

2003 to 2007

. Effectively and professionally implemented The Boys Town Behavioral

Model to achieve appropriate behaviors within the school setting

. Provided comprehensive and therapeutic services for students with

developmental disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders

. Developed and implemented behavior modification plans to teach new

methods of dealing with challenging behaviors, i.e., anger management,

self-control, and conflict-resolution skills; life-skills training

. Assisted clients in identifying and resolving problems and making

effective use of resources

. Observed, documented, and made recommendations for students with

emotional difficulties

. Administered after school program; improved academic standards by

making use of students' spare time with constructive tasks

. Promoted understanding of the emotional and social development

of children and the influences of family and community while

successfully implementing effective intervention strategies

. Facilitated discussions among co-workers in meeting the student's

needs efficiently and effectively

. Developed Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA's) and Behavioral

Intervention Plans (BIP's) as requested by School Principal/Assistant

Principal, Special Education Chair, School Psychologist, and/or

Special Education Director

. Engaged in a variety of support activities such as peer support,

mentoring, and tutoring

. Communicated progress of each child with NHP administration and

company receiving contractual services

EDUCATION

CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY - Chicago, IL 2014

Master of Art, Psychology . Child and Adolescent

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY - Hattiesburg, MS 2003

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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