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LISA P. WEITZMAN-ALFORD

EDUCATION 2005-2006 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Master’s degree in Special Education (still in progress) Current G.P.A . 4.0

1984 - 1989 The American University Washington, DC Bachelor of Arts, Communication: concentration, Public Relations: minor, Fine Art, visual.

2001-2015 State of Ohio Teacher’s Certification: Comprehensive Communications (7-12) & Fine Arts-(Visual) (P-12), full-time substitute license. RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2023 EverStory Partners, Laurelwood Cemetery Stroudsburg, PA Family Services Counselor Educate the public and counsel those in grief As well as selling cemetery real estate and merchandise. 2021-2023 NeurAbilities Healthcare, Allentown Clinic Allentown, PA Behavioral Health Technician

Work with youth and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum by implementing and reinforcing Applied Behavior Analysis methods in the home, community and educational settings.

2019-2021 Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21, Schnecksville, PA Behavioral Associate/ Paraprofessional One on One for a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down in an Elementary Life Skills (MDS) classroom. Part of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program. Previously in High School transition class as a one on one for job and employment support. 2019 - City of Allentown Recreation Department, Allentown, PA Manager, Mack Pool – Swim Lesson Coordinator

Managed largest outdoor pool for the City. Taught and ran water safety programs and lifeguarding classes and training..

2015- 2021 Greater Valley YMCA, Allentown Branch, Allentown, PA Swim Lesson Coordinator, Assistant Aquatics Director, Lifeguard, Instructor, Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI), Swim Instructor, Coach

Taught YMCA aquatic’s classes including infant/toddler parent class, preschool, elementary, middle school aged children and adult students in group, private and semi-private lessons, with an 85% retention rate. Coach for YMCA Rookie League Swim Team. Maintain pool records, chemical technician, scheduling and staffing, hiring and recruiting. Attend Health Fairs and other marketing opportunities to increase community awareness for the YMCA Allentown Branch. Created “Safety Around Water Training” for local daycare and camp certifications. Increased our summer enrollment by switching to mini sessions every two weeks. Teach and recruit lifeguard team. 2015-2017 Econolodge Conference Center, Allentown, PA Head Lifeguard, oversee day to day operations of a large outdoor pool, including staffing, scheduling, private instructional swimming, training of staff and chemical testing, and Public Relations for Swim Club Members and hotel guests.

2014 - 2015 Jewish Community Center of Allentown, Allentown, PA Lifeguard, Swim Instructor & Day Camp Art Specialist 2013-2014 FC Lehigh Valley United SONIC, Allentown, PA Game Day Operations Manager, for both Men’s & Women’s Teams. Facilitated pregame set up and managed ticket booth, collected and distributed funds to officials, oversaw halftime shows and entertainment. 2013-2014 Iron Lakes Sports Club- Field/Dome Attendant Allentown, PA Supervise indoor sports dome and outdoor field (part time) 2007-2012 Chagrin River Canoe & Kayak Livery Eastlake, OH Co-owner- Family Business

Built a canoe and kayak livery including, licensing, administrative tasks, governmental permits, grant writing, marketing plan, promotions, public relations, instruction, accounts receivable, accounts payable, business statistics. Worked in conjunction with Eastlake Port Authority – operate boat ramp. Founding Member & Trustee of the Chagrin River Canoe & Kayak Club. 2001-2009 Mentor School District and Willoughby Eastlake School District Substitute Teacher Mentor and Willoughby, OH

* Substitute teacher grades 6-12, all subjects.

* Seventh Grade Long Term LD/DH Teacher

2005-2006 Education Alternatives Willoughby Hills, OH Associate Teacher/Paraprofessional

Responsible for teaching behavioral management, classroom management administrative and academic subject matter and content in a special needs environment (emotional-behavioral and cognitive disabilities). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER WORK Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Member 2020- present / Chairperson Disaster Services & Trustee (2023) 2020-present Australian Shepherd Rescue Foster home & Evaluator (AARPH) 2019- present Safety Care Certification

2017 Canine Good Citizen Certification (Therapy Dog Certification in progress) 2007-2008 Paddle Sports Industry Association- Business Member 2007-2008 American Canoe Association- Business Member 2004- 2007 National Alliance for Mental Illness, Instructor- “Hand to Hand Course,” 2005-2006 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, certification 2005-2006 Crisis Prevention and Intervention, certified 2005-2006- A.B.L.E. (Adult Literacy Program) Tutor, Painesville, OH. 2003-2005 Lake County ADAMHS Board Recovery Project & Speaker’s Bureau 1996-1998 Public Relations Society of America

1994-1998 Therapy Dogs International & 1994-1998 Delta Society COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Judge of the Elections, Northampton County & Lehigh County, PA 2013-present Presiding Judge of Elections Lake County. OH 2008-2013 Chagrin River Canoe and Kayak Club- Owner, founding member, instructor, guide American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Instructor - previous American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor - previous American Red Cross Lifeguard Training - previous

American Red Cross Small Craft Safety Instructor- previous American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor previous American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches- previous American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Certified – current 11/22

*REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST*

Course Work:

FEMA Training 9/19

Safety Care 2/19, 7/19, 10/20, 7/21, 11/22

Listen First 6/18

Introduction to Fiscal Management 5/23/18

Supervisor Tools to Build Effective Teams 2/14/18

Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter 8/21

Principles of Youth Development 3/18/17

Applied Behavior Analysis- Progressions Behavioral Health -TSS/BHT training 2/19 Numerous ABA Continuing Education Courses through NeurAbilities 2021- present

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