Liesa Lessard
Tyngsboro
Summary
Dedicated and passionate job seeker skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address physical, cognitive, behavioral and developmental issues. Well-versed in leading both one on one and group activities. Detail-oriented team player with a positive attitude and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Program Specialist
Franciscan Children's Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2016
Teacher
Perkins School For The Blind, Braille & Talking Book Library
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Developmental Specialist
United Cerebral Palsy
08.1998 - 09.2000
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for employees or customers.
- Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
- Offered specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Developed individualized and group programming and safety plans in support of academic achievement.
- Monitored employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Teacher
May Institute
09.1996 - 08.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Used safety care techniques and followed written behavior support plans to deescalate situations and prevent injuries.
- Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans.
- Attended training to acquire and maintain technical knowledge.
- Implemented prescribed behavioral skills training to reduce problem behavior.
Emergency Room Technician
Mt. Auburn Hospital
01.1992 - 05.1996
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.1996
Skills
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Needs Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Curriculum Design
- Case Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Family Education and Communication
- Community Outreach
- Active Listening
- Documentation and Reporting
- Cognitive Behavioral Management
- One-On-One Support
Timeline
Mental Health Program Specialist
Franciscan Children's Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2016
Teacher
Perkins School For The Blind, Braille & Talking Book Library
09.2012 - 04.2014
Developmental Specialist
United Cerebral Palsy
08.1998 - 09.2000
Teacher
May Institute
09.1996 - 08.1998
Emergency Room Technician
Mt. Auburn Hospital
01.1992 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Simmons College
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