Jyrah Leday
Baton Rouge
Summary
Accomplished Behavior Technician at Touchstone, adept in behavior intervention and crisis management. Excelled in collaborative environments, enhancing student advocacy and systemic change. Proven technical support expertise from LEEP, LSU, with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to integrate psychological theory into practice, driving impactful results in educational and law enforcement settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Technician
Touchstone
Baton Rouge
05.2024 - Current
- Implement behavior intervention plans in educational settings
- Collaborate with educators and clinicians to support students with behavioral challenges
- Apply psychological theory to real-world behavior management and student advocacy
- Assisted in collecting data to monitor behavioral changes and trends.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
Technical Support Operator
LEEP (Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal), LSU
Josten Hall, Baton Rouge
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided technical support to law enforcement professionals accessing secure digital systems
- Assisted with account setup, troubleshooting, and portal navigation
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in a high-security environment
- Strengthened communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, service-oriented role
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisiana State University Eunice
Eunice, LA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Behavior intervention
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Advocacy strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Advocacy strategies
- De-escalation techniques
Community Engagement
Youth and Family Center & Baton Rouge Community Initiatives, Volunteer, Present, Support youth and families through mentorship, outreach, and educational programming, Participate in wellness initiatives and resource distribution, Demonstrate commitment to inclusive mental health advocacy and community empowerment, Ongoing
Research & Writing
- Media Analysis Paper: Critically evaluated portrayals of mental health and research communication
- Decision-Making Reflection: Applied PSYC 4030 concepts to personal growth, with APA formatting
- Research Methods Assignments: Demonstrated mastery of experimental design and statistical reasoning
Affiliations
As a church leader, I mentor youth and help organize service projects that promote emotional wellness and ethical leadership. I support programs that foster resilience and personal growth through faith-based initiatives.
Advocasy and Leadership
I serve as Secretary of the LSU Innocence Club where I help organize meetings and coordinate fundraising efforts. Our club advocates for individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and supports both local exonerees and national organizations such as the Innocence Project and the Parole Project. I contribute to campus events that raise awareness about justice reform and promote community engagement.
Timeline
Behavioral Technician
Touchstone
05.2024 - Current
Technical Support Operator
LEEP (Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal), LSU
01.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Louisiana State University Eunice
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Psychology
Louisiana State University