Shelby Broger Email & Phone Number

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Louisiana, United States

- Empower students to be academically successful through individualized approaches to education- Build upon students' strengths to overcome deficits and achieve academic goals- Improve student self-esteem and willingness to engage with learning by exploring zone of proximal development (challenging, but achievable tasks and goals)- Support students in staying on grade-level by developing effective lessons informed by social learning theory (Vygotsky), radical constructivism (VonGlasersfeld), and ecological system theory (Bronfenbrenner)- Reflect client values and approach content with a conscientious mind towards authenticity and cultural awareness- Capitalize on client and family relationships through shared values that allow us to identify specific goals and meaningful approaches to learning

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

• Supported healthy well-development of infants and children• Utilized guided activities, as well as supervised child-directed activities to allow children to engage with the environment safely• Communicated with parents and family members to establish development goals and determine culturally and developmentally appropriate strategies to accomplish those goals• Balanced child's increasing autonomy with reasonable limits to support confidence and self-sufficiency without compromising safety or healthy caregiver attachments• Supported continued attachment to parents and caregivers during and immediately following extended absences (work trips, deployments, etc.)• Collaborated with families to address concerns and reflect values• Enhanced quality of life of children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities by recognizing and addressing needs• Imbued clients with greater autonomy and independence by utilizing non-traditional methods of communication• Ensured safety of clients while encouraging and assisting them in engaging with the community• Advocated for dignified treatment of clients with community partners, educators, and other caregivers• Aided clients in increasing mobility by providing opportunities for exercise in a safe, controlled environment

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

- Supported students in their efforts to improve academic performance through individualized means- Assessed student knowledge and skills to establish a baseline- Utilized assessment data to inform academic approach- Differentiated instructional approach to compliment individual student needs- Promoted academic development and improved self-esteem by designing lessons that engaged students and afforded them the opportunity for success

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

- Led team of 20+ caregivers, including scheduling and on-call duties- Enhanced quality of care through coordination with client, family, caregivers, and third parties- Mitigated risks to clients through preventative measures and advocacy- Developed professional caregiving team by training caregivers on client care, medication administration, safety precautions, and more- Supported continued provision of quality services through volunteering to train third-party caregivers- Utilized organizational skills to ensure that waiver applications and requests for funds and supplies were submitted on time- Supervised and audited medication administration- Resolved disputes between caregivers, clients, and family- Vetted and selected caregivers from a pool of applicants- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create, implement, and update Individual Service Plans- Assessed client progress toward goals and provided additional supports where needed- Advocated for clients’ needs and preservation of clients’ dignity with both my caregiving team and ancillary parties

Shreveport, Louisiana Area

3rd, 4th, and 6th Grade Inclusion- Provided in-class support to students with specific learning needs- Accommodated learning needs through individualized instruction- Adapted lessons to match student's learning style- Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary professionals to create and implement IEPs- Supported students in developing both social and academic skills in an inclusive classroom environment- Advocated for family and child involvement in the development of education plan goals and accommodations- Diversified approaches to learning based on student observations, progress monitoring, and relationship building- Designed modified lessons, visual aids, graphic organizers, and assessments to promote and evaluate student progress6th Grade English, Reaching Comprehension, and Social Studies- Integrated various resources (Common Core, Louisiana Common Core, LearnZillion, Cahoot, etc.) into comprehensive, interactive lessons- Implemented Universal Design for Learning- Utilized community resources and organized planning to mitigate resource shortage

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

- Created office standards and workflow- Improved efficiency of client intake procedures- Managed social media for LLC- Coordinated with insurers, licensing boards, and network partners to streamline client care- Mitigated barriers to treatment through education and collaboration- Maintained licensure and clinician standing with network providers

- Improved student ACT performance scores by 27%, impacting college acceptance and scholarship awards- Assessed students' core knowledge and test-taking skills- Utilized data to inform instruction and remediation- Adapted instruction to individual learning needs- Simulated testing environment in preparation for the ACT exam- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide students with accommodations

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

- Renewed and maintained CARF accreditation- Managed Medicare and Tricare mental health authorizations- Utilized ServicePoint 2.0 software to track client data, convert patient files to electronic health records, manage employee time-cards, alert providers to significant deadlines, and provide end-user support- Compiled directory of community resources and referred clients as needed- Coordinated with HMO to recover over $10,000 in revenue from services provided during lapsed authorization periods- Optimized workflow to reduce redundancies, capture more significant data points, organize responsibilities more efficiently, and streamline the flow of data between departments- Leveraged reporting and universal design skills to develop tools and workflow to eliminate lapsed authorizations.- Implemented and updated departmental documents, and policies to reflect and exceed DHH and CARF accreditation standards

Ruston, Louisiana, United States

 Supported the adoption of Cornell University's C.A.R.E. model and assisted with implementation Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to review, revise, and implement Plans of Care Assessed well-being and other wellness factors of youth residents Evaluated appropriateness of transitions Built meaningful relationships with staff and youth in our care Led team meetings to address progress, barriers, &resources Took preventative measures to minimize anticipated violence, self-harm, and other negative outcomes Anticipated and removed barriers to resident goals

Ruston, Louisiana, United States

- Enhanced the quality of care for a young girl with physical limitations- Planned and coordinated recreational activities- Mitigated physical barriers to expand accessibility- Assisted with ADLs with compassion and competency- Advocated for client's rights and well-being with other caregivers and educators

Sibley, Louisiana, United States

- Facilitated memorable summer camp experiences for children with a variety of needs and abilities.- Enabled children to overcome limitations to engage meaningfully in camp life- Collaborated with fellow counselors and director to plan, develop, and execute activities- Responded quickly and competently to emerging medical situations in order to ensure the safety of all campers

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Family And Child Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Human Ecology Liaison Team Child Life Student Group Louisiana Tech Prism Louisiana Tech Secular Student Alliance.

Special Education And Teaching, K-6

Graduate studies in Elementary Education with a focus on reading literacy and special education Degree not completed

Psychology

High School Diploma, Psychology, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Debate Team Dual-enrollment with local community college Peter Pan Players Volunteer at First Baptist Church.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Family And Child Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Human Ecology Liaison Team PRISMHuman Development and Learning Applied Child Development Family Systems Theory.