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Abbie Ford

Boise

Summary

Psychology graduate with several years of experience supporting children and families in psychosocial rehabilitation, structured learning environments, and school settings. My work was focused on helping individuals build emotional-regulation skills, confidence, and healthy routines, particularly with children who have autism and other behavioral or developmental needs.

Work History

Librarian

Boise School District
Boise
2016 - 2025
  • Supported elementary students’ social-emotional development through daily interactions, guided conversations, and structured activities.
  • Created a safe, welcoming environment where children felt comfortable asking for help, expressing emotions, and building confidence.
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff to support students behavioral, emotional, and learning differences.
  • Demonstrated strong organization, communication, and consistency.
  • Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment, encouraging community participation and lifelong learning.

Structured Learning Classroom Paraprofessional

Boise School District
Boise
2013 - 2016
  • Worked in a classroom specializing in students with autism and developmental needs.
  • Assisted with individualized behavior plans, classroom routines, and skill-building activities.
  • Helped students regulate emotions, communicate needs, and participate more successfully in learning environments.
  • Maintained a calm, consistent presence to support emotional safety and engagement.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Warm Springs Counseling Center
Boise
2011 - 2013
  • Provided direct behavioral and emotional support to children and families in counseling.
  • Helped clients build daily-living skills, emotional-regulation strategies, and coping tools tailored to individual needs.
  • Supported children with behavioral challenges through structured routines and strength-based approaches.
  • Built trust quickly with clients and families through empathy, patience, and clear communication.
  • Documented progress and adapted strategies based on individual responses and goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Minor

University of Ideaho
Moscow, Idaho
05-2010

Skills

  • Behavioral and emotional support
  • Coaching and goal setting
  • Motivational interviewing-informed communication
  • Child development and neurodiversity awareness
  • Autism-informed support strategies
  • Emotional regulation and routine-building
  • De-escalation and calm presence
  • Strength based, non-judgemental support
  • Resource navigation and client education
  • Remote communication (video, phone, messaging)

Affiliations

  • Served as the PTO president for my childrens elementary school for two years running.
  • Running club coach for two seasons.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Librarian

Boise School District
2016 - 2025

Structured Learning Classroom Paraprofessional

Boise School District
2013 - 2016

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist

Warm Springs Counseling Center
2011 - 2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Minor

University of Ideaho

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