To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated professional with over 18 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Skills
Staff Scheduling
Program operation
Safety standards implementation
Customer service skills
CPR/First Aid Trained Certified
Dependable and Responsible
Word/Excel/ActivNet Software Proficiency
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
Self-Motivated
Recreational program implementation
Certified Food Safety Manager
Work History
Special Recreation Program Supervisor, 10/2014 to Current Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – Sturgis, SD,
Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and participants.
Plan, implement, and evaluate wide variety of recreational and special recreation events, including our adult day program, Special Olympics sports, after school club, evening and week-end programs and trips
Oversee and prepare staff payroll, prepare program budget, oversee revenue and registration reports, prepare monthly reports for my manager, and oversee purchase of supplies for our programs
Managed the pool concession stand and work program for special needs for 2 years.
Work with our other SRSNLC agencies to plan and promote joint programs, events, and trips
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Manage employees and volunteers, oversee hiring and training and profession growth of employees
Plan, promote, lead daily program
Strived to build and maintain strong relations with community, our patrons, and their families.
Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
Organized and managed Special Olympics programs, games, district and state competitions for successful execution.
Managed web content updates and ongoing site maintenance to provide participants and parents with easy information access.
Oversee yearly budget for department programs.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Planned and evaluated special recreation and Special Olympics programs with recreation manager to support community.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL, 07/2007 to 10/2014 Black Hills Special Services Cooperative – Sturgis, SD,
Foster positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
Modify classwork to student ability level
Communicate with all outsource teachers on course work
Traveled to Tech Campus to assist several students
Assisted implementation of Special Olympics program to later become sponsor
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL, 07/2004 to 05/2007 PETER J. PALOMBI MIDDLE SCHOOL – City, STATE,
2 years in Special education Lifer Skills classroom
2years in eighth grade behavioral classroom
Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintain developmental goals
Consult with teachers in disciplines to identify and adapt successful instructional strategies
Attended Owls program for 4 years to assist student
Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Special Recreation Summer Camp Director, 05/2011 to 08/2014 Round Lake Area Park District – City, STATE,
Managed team of 25-30 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and scheduling and of employees
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and participants.
Education
No Degree: Graphic Design/Art History/Humanities, Expected in St. Mary's College - Winona, MN, GPA:
1986-1990 Major in Graphic Design with associates in Art History-Humanities
120hrs college credits completed.
High School diploma: , Expected in Regina Dominican HS - Wilmette, IL, GPA:
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