Debra McCrary
Sullivan
Summary
Dynamic Behavior Coach with proven expertise in behavioral assessment and intervention planning at Greene Sullivan County Special Education Cooperative. Skilled in fostering self-awareness and effective communication, I successfully implemented strategies that enhanced student engagement and progress. Committed to collaboration, I consistently supported educators in creating inclusive learning environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Coach
Greene Sullivan County Special Education Cooperati
Linton
08.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized behavioral counseling to students in need of support.
- Employed reward systems to reinforce appropriate behaviors in students.
- Consulted with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders regarding behavioral issues in the classroom.
- Analyzed classroom environments to determine potential sources of disruptive behavior patterns.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and progress toward goals.
- Supported students in developing self-regulation skills such as anger management, impulse control, social skills.
- Developed positive reinforcement strategies to encourage desired behaviors.
Paraprofessional
Southwest School Corporation
Sullivan
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
Opthalmic Assistant
Sullivan Family Eyecare
Sullivan
03.2012 - 08.2020
- Provided assistance in preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted ophthalmologist with patient examinations, including taking and recording vital signs and medical history.
- Demonstrated proper lens insertion techniques to patients for contact lenses.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits using electronic health record software systems.
- Instructed patients on how to properly apply eye drops or other medications prescribed by the physician.
- Assisted physicians during minor surgical procedures such as foreign body removal.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
SMWC And ISU
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Behavioral assessment
- Special education support
- Data analysis
- Student progress monitoring
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Tutoring techniques
- Self-awareness
- Anger management
- Behavior intervention planning
Affiliations
- Active member of church
- Foster parent
- Spiritual Mentor for women struggling with addiction
Certification
- Working on getting RBT certification currently
Timeline
Behavior Coach
Greene Sullivan County Special Education Cooperati
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Southwest School Corporation
08.2020 - 05.2024
Opthalmic Assistant
Sullivan Family Eyecare
03.2012 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
SMWC And ISU
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