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Lana Strain
Special Educator (Behavior), Grand Prairie ISD
Joined: Nov 7th, 2007

About (request update)

I come from a place that is hard to understand and yet you want to know more and be apart of. The only way to get in is to be genuine and say those secret words to get me to let you in. Those secret words are..........

My Interview Question

What makes you, You?

Current Whereabouts:

Stepping, Writing, Reading, Shopping, Playing Board Games and Helping Others

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To grow old with my husband and to open an Independent Living Program

Website:

http://www.hypepresents.com

Education (request update)

Paul Quinn College class of 1998

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Campus Organization:

Delta Sigma Theta

Most Memorable Moment:

Meeting the Love of My Life!!! Spending time with my Sorority sisters and my Gem Sisters.

High School: D.W. Carter in Dallas, TX class of 1991

Activities & Accomplishments:

So Much

Best Memories:

My senior year!!!!!!!

Experience

I currently work with Grand Prairie ISD as Special Educator (Behavior)
I have 11 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

Special Education Teacher (Behavior Program) | Dallas Independent School District
From January 2002 to Current • 24 year(s)
Develop and implement IEPs and behavior intervention plans for students in behavior adjustment classes. Provide behavioral management and promote positive learning environment.

Juvenile Residential Officer III | Dallas County Youth Village
From January 1999 to January 2002 • 3 year(s)
Provided emotional and physical security through counseling, discipline and role modeling. Maintained behavioral management and assisted treatment team with resident documentation.

Direct Care Staff | Promise House (Wesley Inn)
From January 1999 to January 2001 • 2 year(s)
Provided documentation on resident behavior and individual/group counseling. Assisted residents in improving decision making skills and self management.

Student Aide | US Peace Corps
From January 1997 to January 1998 • 1 year(s)
Assisted public with Peace Corps information and recruitment process. Supported special recruiting projects in Southwest region and administrative documentation.

Youth Counselor | Moorland YMCA
From January 1995 to January 1996 • 1 year(s)
Provided counseling to children and promoted balance of discipline, mentoring and role modeling. Documented minor and major incidents.

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