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PARA-PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 4
Summary
Motivated educator with deep passion for helping exceptional students excel by supporting their needs and enhancing their educational environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms, and planning fun activities. accurate record keeping and time management skills. I bring 29 years of related experience, as a mother of an exceptional child and work experience, I have a strong desire to positively impact exceptional children's lives.
Skills
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Experience
10/2018 - CurrentPara-professional Level 4Visiting Nurse Service Of New York | Cranford , NJ
- Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
- Applied positive reinforcement for performance to redirect negative behaviors.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Performed diverse tasks for teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
06/2017 - 10/2018School Bus AttendentVolusia County School Board | City , STATE
- Recorded incidents or injuries and reported to supervisor for resolution.
- Loaded and unloaded individuals in wheelchairs using motorized lift and securing wheelchair in place.
- Developed and strengthened good relationships with staff, students and families.
- Restrained passengers with appropriate devices and according to correct procedures.
- Worked to be an excellent role model to students by demonstrating positive behaviors, maintaining appropriate dress, and showing solid work ethic.
- Managed boarding of all passengers efficiently.
- Instructed and disciplined students by enforcing rules and occasionally writing up students.
- Maintained order on bus to prevent driver distraction.
- Completed documentation and reports for incidents.
- Monitored all students throughout route for safety.
- Assisted students with physical and mental limitations to safely bord on and off the bus.
- Seated students and secured seatbelts, harnesses, or other protective devices.
- Provided knowledgeable and speedy response to all emergency incidents.
- Documented daily attendance records for each student on bus route.
- Inspected bus interior and removed trash or debris to prepare for next route.
- Communicated with bus driver to inform about student safety or request assistance.
- Manually lifted and moved students to load and unload on bus.
- Updated attendance logs for daily routes.
- Greeted students and family members or caregivers at each stop.
- Reviewed and followed Individual Education Program (IEP) plan for each student.
- Offered additional support to disabled passengers.
11/2016 - 05/2017Home Health AideHome Instead Senior Care | City , STATE
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to [Job title] and documenting information in files.
- Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
- Coordinated and engaged in community outreach and local events to educate on chronic illness, at-home care and preventative self-exams.
- Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
07/2010 - 07/2016SchoolBus Driver for Special NeedsFirst Student | City , STATE
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism, including bus operation and passenger interaction.
- Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency.
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
- Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
- Operated specialized equipment including motorized ramps and lifts.
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
- Reconfigured routes to accommodate for added or removed stops on schedule.
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
- Verified all permission slips for students to ride home with friends.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining trip, vehicle, and passenger details.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
- Helped passengers feel comfortable by keeping pleasant temperatures and clean bus interiors.
- Responded to medical emergencies with calm mindset to smoothly render aid and determine need for advanced medical care.
- Inspected vehicle daily and personally handled routine upkeep such as adding gas and washer fluids.
- Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education and Training
Expected in 04/2021Bachelor of Science: Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University | City, State
Southern New Hampshire University | City, State
05/2013Associate of Arts: Psychology
Community College Of Rhode Island | City, State
Community College Of Rhode Island | City, State
Expected in 01/2021Registered Behavioral Technition: ABA Training
Autism Partnership Foundation | City
Autism Partnership Foundation | City
Activities and Honors
Phi Theta Kappa
offered in Psi Chi
offered into Golden Key
Additional Information
REFERENCES:
Cheryl Seleski Special Education Assistant Principal at Pine Ridge High School
926 Howland Blvd, Deltona, Fl. (386 )575-4198
Charleen Tritt Special Education Teacher at Pine Ridge High School
926 Howland Blvd, Deltona, Fl. (386 )575-4198
Kathleen Grainger Para-Professional at Pine Ridge High School
926 Howland Blvd, Deltona, Fl. (386 )575-4198
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School Attended
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Community College Of Rhode Island
- Autism Partnership Foundation
Job Titles Held:
- Para-professional Level 4
- School Bus Attendent
- Home Health Aide
- SchoolBus Driver for Special Needs
Degrees
- Expected in 04/2021 Bachelor of Science : Psychology
05/2013 Associate of Arts : Psychology
Expected in 01/2021 Registered Behavioral Technition : ABA Training
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