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PROGRAM DIRECTOR/INDEPENDENT LIVING INSTRUCTOR

Summary

I am seeking a position which allows me to demonstrate and utilize my knowledge of developmental disabilities, special education, learning disabilities, and Supplemental Educational Services to meet the needs of low-income community members.

Highlights

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access), Certified in CPR with AED, and FIRST AID through Feb 2016,
CBEST Permanent Passing Status
Valid CTC Substitute Teaching Credential through 2017

Excellent Problem Solving Skills
Team-Builder

Experience

Program Director/Independent Living Instructor
April 2014 to April 2015Company Name － City, State

Supervised, trained, and mentored staff, in addition to performing duties of ILS instructor listed below
Conducted Assessment of Clients for the program, and submitted to Alta California Regional Center
Communicated with Service Coordinators at Alta California Regional Center via email and attending quarterly/Annual meetings
Interviewed and Hired staff, performed some HR Duties related to hiring process, such as completion of w-4/I-9, reviewing timesheets
Wrote Monthly Progress Reports for Assigned Clients, reviewed reports for clients assigned to staff
Assisted Clients with Developmental Disabilities in learning independent living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping and med management
Assisted with locating housing (apartment and transitional living) for clients, some experiencing homelessness
Assisted with locating community resources such as parenting classes, community safety, and low-income programs

Teacher/Tutor/Private Contractor
September 2014 to CurrentCompany Name － City, State

Provided classroom instruction for four students in Grades 2, 5, 6, and 7
Instructed in Math, Language Arts, Latin, Spanish, Logic, and History
Prepared classroom activities recommended by Charter School Education Department (History and Math)
Developed review materials for students based on preliminary Smarter Balance Test Results
Prepared work sample packets for Education Specialist, reviewed during monthly visits with Education Specialist

Program and Resource Specialist/Skills Trainer/Program Assistant
June 2000 to January 2014Company Name － City, State

Assisted clients with a vast range of disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Paraplegia, Psychiatric Disorders, and Autism by providing training in Activities of Daily Living, Work, Play, social interaction, and Leisure Skills.
Provided tutoring services to adults with disabilities in skilled nursing facilities (math, reading) and home based settings (fine motor skills, drivers ed., writing, money skills, banking skills)
Advocated for the health needs of clients with multiple health conditions such as Diabetes, COPD, and Orthopedic Impairments, coordinated care and researched insurance coverage and denials for Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal clients
Advocated for clients at Social Security office and prepared/responded to inquiries regarding clients level of disability from Department of Health and Human Services.
Prepared monthly, weekly and Daily Progress reports for clients
Attended People First of CA conferences, seminars on Data Collection, Behavior Modification, and Healthcare Documentation, as well as participated in Annual Autism Conference, sponsored by VMRC and Families of Children with Autism-April 2006
Assistant Manager for Respite Care Services, Scheduling and Supervising 15 staff, managing 80 cases
Data Entry into MARS database management systems
Assisted with interviewing, hiring, and annual performance appraisal/90 day review
Customer service and relations, promotion of monthly activities for clients
Guest Speaker for Supported Life Institute- October 2013

Tutor
October 2009 to CurrentCompany Name － City, State

Provided in home tutoring to children, ages 2nd grade to high school, with and without special needs, in accordance with No Child Left Behind Standards.
Functioned independently as a tutor, in Math and Language Arts furnishing own travel to homes throughout the Stockton and Lodi Areas
Completed required program documentation, such as Weekly Tutor Reports, Student Attendance Records, and Midterm Progress Reports

Education

Bachelor of Arts : Diversified Liberal Studies, 2009University of the Pacific － City, State, United States

University of the Pacific Bachelor of Arts, Diversified Liberal Studies (June 2009) Honors Graduate Lifetime member, Alpha Lambda Sigma Honor Society Osher Re-Entry Scholarship for Adult Learners

MPH : Public HealthBenedictine University － City, State, United States

Benedictine University Online MPH Program

Currently completing coursework in Public Health with emphasis on promotion and education

Accomplishments

Honors Graduate
Lifetime member, Alpha Lambda Sigma Honor Society
Osher Re-Entry Scholarship for Adult Learners

Certifications

CPR and First Aid

California Drivers License (Class C)

California Substitute Teaching Credential valid through 2017

Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate Of Clearance

Languages

English (Fluent)

Spanish (basic speaking, reading, and speaking)

Latin (basic proficiency as required for teaching)

Professional Affiliations

Lifetime member, Alpha Lambda Sigma Honor Society

Presentations

Attended People First of CA conferences, seminars on Data Collection, Behavior Modification, and Healthcare Documentation, as well as participated in Annual Autism Conference, sponsored by VMRC and Families of Children with Autism-April 2006

Supported Life institute Keynote Speaker

Skills

Client Relations, Customer Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Database Management, Disability, Documentation, Interviewing, Performance Appraisal, Receptionist, Scheduling, Training,CPR and First Aid, Excel, Microsoft Office, Ms Office, Outlook, Public Health

Resume Overview

School Attended

University of the Pacific
Benedictine University

Job Titles Held:

Program Director/Independent Living Instructor
Teacher/Tutor/Private Contractor
Program and Resource Specialist/Skills Trainer/Program Assistant
Tutor

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Diversified Liberal Studies , 2009
MPH : Public Health

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