Pamela Dyment
Montreal West,QC
Summary
Education and Behaviour Consultant with more than 3 decades working in school settings supporting individuals with ASD and severe problem behaviour. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide expertise to school and district-based professionals, improving educational practice, student performance and safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education and Behaviour Consultant
Learning LAB Consultation
01.2013 - Current
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify underlying causes of problematic behaviors and inform treatment planning for learners with complex needs.
- Enhanced quality of care for clients through consistent monitoring, data analysis, and plan adjustments.
- Provided clinical case coordination, working with schools, medical professionals, and other service providers to facilitate a coordinated approach to client care.
- Offered ongoing education and support to families, teachers, and support workers helping them understand the client's needs and manage severe behavior more effectively.
Clinical Activities Specialist
Miriam Home And Services
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved client outcomes by designing and implementing customized behavior intervention plans.
- Trained staff on evidence-based practices for working with individuals with behavioral challenges, increasing overall effectiveness of interventions.
Education and Behaviour Specialist
Calgary Board Of Education
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Collaborated teachers and school teams to share best practices and implement effective educational and behaviour support strategies across the school district.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements for learners with ASD and complex needs, and supported school district leaders to implement evidence-based programs that addressed safety concerns by reducing severe problem behaviour.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and mentoring teachers and classroom staff to use appropriate assessment tools and effective strategies to support learners with complex learning needs and severe problem behaviour.
- Increased expertise and knowledge by establishing district-wide professional learning communities for school teams supporting learners with complex needs.
- Spearheaded the creation of a program designed for learners with complex needs, to assess and stabilize severe problem behaviour, establish positive behaviour and learning supports, and transition students back to their community school.
- Acted as clinical coordinator, overseeing services provided by the Calgary school district, Alberta Education, Alberta Health, and Alberta Family Services for Children with Disabilities.
Education and Behaviour Specialist
New Heights Learning Services
09.1999 - 06.2008
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify specific areas of need and track progress toward achieving individual goals.
- Developed data-driven intervention strategies using assessment results to inform instructional decisions.
- Provided education and emotional support to families.
- Led professional development workshops on special education topics for fellow educators increasing their understanding of best practices.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida04.2015
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC04.2014
Skills
- Best Practices Implementation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership & Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Clinical Activities Specialist
Miriam Home And Services
01.2023 - 09.2023
Special Education and Behaviour Consultant
Learning LAB Consultation
01.2013 - Current
Education and Behaviour Specialist
Calgary Board Of Education
09.2008 - 06.2013
Education and Behaviour Specialist
New Heights Learning Services
09.1999 - 06.2008
Graduate Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Royal Roads University
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