Lindsay

Dedicated, highly regulated Educator, Center Director, and Post-Secondary Instructor with 14+ years of specialized experience in child behavior guidance, crisis de-escalation, and Tier 1 classroom intervention within New Brunswick. Proven expertise in functional behavior assessments, tracking developmental trends, and acting as a calm, predictable anchor during high-intensity behavioral escalations. Recognized for bridging practical field execution with post-secondary facilitation as an NBCC Micro-Credential Instructor.

Skilled at translating complex behavior patterns into actionable intervention strategies that foster self-regulation, resilience, and student self-esteem. Seeking to leverage an advanced pedagogical background to serve as a Behaviour Intervention Mentor for the Education Support Services Team (ESST) at Bristol Elementary School.

Instructor – Micro-Credentials at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) (2024-01 – 2026-05)

• Adult Education & Skill Facilitation: Facilitate specialized ECE micro-credential modules for adult learners and sector professionals, focusing on practical workplace competencies, behavior management, and reflective practices.
• Competency Assessment & Mentorship: Evaluate student assessments, provide constructive coaching, and mentor educators on applying theoretical guidance strategies in real-world learning environments.
• Curriculum Alignment: Deliver specialized course content aligned with New Brunswick early childhood and human services frameworks.

Director & Preschool Educator at Step Ahead Bath Family Learning Center (2011-10 – Present)

• Administrative & Pedagogical Leadership: Direct all operational, administrative, and pedagogical functions of the center while providing lead mentorship on positive behavior guidance and Tier 1 classroom strategies.
• Crisis De-escalation & Anchoring: Serve as the primary responder for high-intensity crisis escalations, applying predictable, low-arousal de-escalation methods to maintain safety and restore emotional regulation.
• Data-Driven Intervention Planning: Conduct continuous behavioral observations and ABC data tracking to identify triggers, analyze environmental factors, and construct personalized support strategies.
• Multidisciplinary & Family Collaboration: Facilitate multi-system collaboration between families, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and school personnel to ensure seamless transitions into K–5 elementary classrooms.
• Environmental & Routine Restructuring: Redesign classroom environments, visual schedules, and sensory areas to eliminate behavioral triggers and support neurodiverse learners.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Oversee facility designations and Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) to maintain complete compliance with provincial standards.

Preschool Educator (4-Year-Old Classroom) at Sunny Days Children Center (2010-09 – 2011-10)

• Early Self-Regulation Support: Designed a responsive, child-centered environment tailored to early self-regulation, sensory integration, and social-emotional development for children preparing for Kindergarten entry.
• Proactive Social Skills Guidance: Supervised group environments using proactive peer-mediation tools, encouraging functional communication and conflict resolution.
• Documentation & Behavioral Logging: Maintained precise behavioral and developmental logs in accordance with provincial standards.

Early Childhood Education (Year 2 Certificate) in Early Childhood Education – NBCC Woodstock (2023-06)

Early Childhood Education (Year 1 Certificate) in Early Childhood Education – NBCC Woodstock (2010-06)

High School Diploma – Carleton North High School (1999-06)