Education

Laurie Soulsby-McMahon

*** ******** **** * Cumberland MD 21502 * 240-***-**** * *******@*****.***

Experience

****-*******; Garrett County Board of Education, Oakland MD Long-term Substitute - Provide complete planning and implementation of academic activities within a specified classroom. Participate in county-wide training opportunities to coordinate state and county academic and behavioral management activities.

Dec 2013-Aug 2017; Family Behavioral Resources, Bedford PA Behavioral Specialist - Write and monitor behavioral treatment plans for children diagnosed with behavioral and mental health disorders, which include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Provide behavioral consultation to the family and school system, and make available assistance in the development of adaptive skills for clientele to take a more positive role in the school, home & community settings. Train direct-care staff on appropriate therapeutic interventions. Master-level management position assisting in supervising Bachelor-level staff support personnel. Therapeutic Staff Support - Provide specific interventions to assist the child, on the autism spectrum, in developing age-appropriate daily living skills and social interaction skills with their peer group. 2003-2016; Board of Education of Allegany County, Cumberland MD Substitute Teacher - Provide academic instruction and classroom management, work within every grade level, and assist special needs students with individualized attention. 2012-2013; Dept. of Juvenile Services Green Ridge Youth Center, Flintstone MD Resident Advisor I - Provide direct-care to juveniles incarcerated in a state-secured detention facility. 2010; Human Resource Development Commission, Cumberland MD Ombudsman - Conduct motoring visits to nursing home and assisted living providers; investigate and resolve complaints within long-term care facilities in Allegany County. 1998-2001; Human Resource Development Commission, Cumberland MD Head Start Family Service Specialist - Assist families in achieving goals towards self-sufficiency. Provide personal administrative support in conducting and organizing administrative duties and activities including receiving and handling information. Three years rendering casework or community organizational services to vulnerable children, individuals or families in a public or private social service agency. 1993-1995; Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland MD Computer Lab Technician (work study program) - Assist the college students with computer issues, and work with the staff in installation and computer maintenance. Education

2014-2015 * Colorado Christian University

Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction Graduated 201*-****-**** * Frostburg State University

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Liberal Studies Graduated 200*-****-**** * Allegany College of Maryland

Associate of Science, Elementary Education Graduated 1997 Associate of Applied Science Computer Science and Technology Graduated 1995 Associate of Arts, Business Technologies Graduated 1986 Associate of Arts, Retail Management Graduated 1985