SHAY SMITH
Rosemount
Summary
Compassionate and sympathetic paraprofessional with a passion to work with developmentally challenged students and support them to succeed and achieve their goals. I strive to provide a motivational learning atmosphere for children with special needs. I am an experienced paraprofessional with eleven years of experience in ISD 917. I love what I do. I also have my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management and I am striving to make a difference.
Passionate professional with experience serving patients with diverse needs by applying behavior modification strategies such as shaping and chaining. Demonstrated understanding of data collection and recordkeeping requirements. Promoted academic, functional and social skills development within clinic, home and community environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Behavior Technician
Spectrum Therapy
Eagan
01.2025 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Collected and documented data on client progress and behavioral changes daily.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills to promote independence and confidence.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment during therapy sessions and activities.
- Utilized communication tools to effectively interact with non-verbal clients during sessions.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Amerimed Home Care
Bloomington
06.2016 - 01.2018
- I supervised 2 male clients on outings and helping with chores and took them out on outings. Care Duties provided included but not limited to; dressing/undressing; grooming; bathing; meal prep; light housekeeping; transfers; assistance with mobility; positioning/turning; toileting; health-related tasks and procedures; assist with medications and accompany to medical appointments.
Mental Health Associate Residential Counselor
Bloomington
06.2013 - 11.2013
- I supervised clients on outings and helping with chores.
Personal Care Assistant
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
Bloomington
06.2012 - 09.2012
- I worked in Respite care with vulnerable adults with disabilities. I cooked, cleaned and assisted with personal care. Additionally assisted with community engagement opportunities to integrate with the community to socialize.
Paraprofessional
Apple Valley
04.2011 - 06.2011
- Assist special needs children in school setting, including but not limited to, assistance with their curriculum, personal hygiene, and cooking lessons. Utilize proactive behavior management techniques, reinforcing positive behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
Mental Health Associate
Cedar Crest Hospital
Belton
08.2009 - 09.2010
- I worked with children/adolescent boys and girls with mental health issues and taught them life skills. They also have a lot of groups about behavior, and they have chemical dependency classes also.
Juvenile Correction Officer
Texas Youth Commission
11.2008 - 08.2009
- I monitored adolescent boys ages 10-18 years of age in a 16-hour program.
Crew Lead
Delta Airlines/ G2
Bloomington
11.2006 - 07.2008
- I cleaned planes and directed my crew to make sure they are clean and secure for next flight.
Cheyenne Habilitation and Therapeutic
Cheyenne
11.2005 - 06.2006
- I worked with kids and adults with disabilities and helped them to do respite and tracking and social activities and social and life skills. Also, toileting and personal care.
Health Service Tech
MRCI
Burnsville
04.2003 - 06.2005
- I helped clients to work in the community.
Health Service Tech
Creative Care
Apple Valley
01.2001 - 04.2003
- I worked in a group home cleaning, cooking and taking care of clients in the home.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Action Behavior Center
Lakeville
- I work in ABA with kids ages from 2-8 we work with them in classroom settings as well other areas in the center. matching, sorting , and bathroom training also.I was terminated due to the RBT test I didn't pass it and that was one of their rules or you be terminated. My work performance was good.
Behavioral Therapist
JTC Ausom
Burnsville
- I work with kids from ages 5 to 17 who have autism. We take them out to the community and teach them life skills that are needed.
Behavioral Technician
Caravel Autism Health
Lakeville
- I work with young kids ages 2-6 with autism in a day program with one-to-one therapy and they have peer interaction. I am going back to school for Master's in ABA autism and forensics.
Behavioral Health Technician
Minnesota Autism Center
Eagan
- I work with young adults with autism in a day program. It involves education, teaching life skills.
Education
Master in Psychology - Forensics
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL 08.2023 - 01.2026
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College
MNAssociate Degree - Science
Rasmussen College
MNSkills
- Microsoft Access
- Meal Preparation
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Special Needs
- Classroom Management
- Experience Working With Students
- Experience with Children
- Behavior Management
- Autism experience
- Special Education
- Classroom experience
- Analysis skills
- Early childhood education
Notes And Activities
Professional Summary: Compassionate and sympathetic paraprofessional with a passion to work with developmentally challenged students and support them to succeed and achieve their goals. I strive to provide a motivational learning atmosphere for children with special needs. I am an experienced paraprofessional with eleven years of experience in ISD 917. I love what I do. I also have my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management and I am striving to make a difference., Microsoft Access, Meal Preparation, Developmental Disabilities Experience, Special Needs, Classroom Management (10+ years), Experience Working With Students, Experience with Children (10+ years), Behavior Management, Autism experience (10+ years), Special Education, Classroom experience (10+ years), Analysis skills, Early childhood education
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Spectrum Therapy
01.2025 - Current
Master in Psychology - Forensics
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
08.2023 - 01.2026
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Amerimed Home Care
06.2016 - 01.2018
Mental Health Associate Residential Counselor
06.2013 - 11.2013
Personal Care Assistant
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres
06.2012 - 09.2012
Paraprofessional
04.2011 - 06.2011
Mental Health Associate
Cedar Crest Hospital
08.2009 - 09.2010
Juvenile Correction Officer
Texas Youth Commission
11.2008 - 08.2009
Crew Lead
Delta Airlines/ G2
11.2006 - 07.2008
Cheyenne Habilitation and Therapeutic
11.2005 - 06.2006
Health Service Tech
MRCI
04.2003 - 06.2005
Health Service Tech
Creative Care
01.2001 - 04.2003
ABA Behavior Therapist
Action Behavior Center
Behavioral Therapist
JTC Ausom
Behavioral Technician
Caravel Autism Health
Behavioral Health Technician
Minnesota Autism Center
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice Leadership and Management
Rasmussen College
Associate Degree - Science
Rasmussen College