Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant caring for students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Passionate team player with strong organizational skills willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Security Employee I
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
08.2007 - 11.2011
Performed non-professional nursing care duties for patients with varying degrees of emotional and physical disabilities.
Performed basic nursing procedures as taking temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and weight checks.
Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic, secure environment.
Applied learned knowledge of policies and regulations required to perform the work.
Supervised patients and assists in the performance of housekeeping duties in wards and corridors.
Issued laundry and supplies.
Accompanied patients to and from meals, work details, and recreational activities; collected silverware after meals; maintained close supervision over patients at all times.
Inspected grounds, ward, and rooms for weapons and insecure protective devices; searched patients for contraband; took necessary precautions to prevent escape and injury to patients.
Supervised a corridor or ward during the night; quieted disturbed patients.
Observed the behavior and attitude of patients and reported any deviations from normal behavior.
Made periodic bed checks, kept records, and made routine reports.
Observed patients during occupational therapy periods and searched them at the conclusion of such periods for concealed implements.
Knowledge of basic nursing procedures and patient care and of the methods and techniques of discipline required for persons under restraint.
Knowledge of the materials used and the processes involved in ward housekeeping operations.
Controlled and directed patients individually and in groups and acted quickly in emergencies.
Controlled acutely disturbed and dangerous patients safely and to prevent injury to themselves and other patients.
Performed one on one patient observation as directed by doctor.
Assisted transport to outside medical facilities as necessary.
Ensured dignity and security in medical facilities in accordance with procedures.
In School Suspension Supervisor
Methacton High School
09.2003 - 08.2007
Reported to the Principal and Assistant Principal
Coordinated student intake
Acquired assignments from teachers
Distributed and supervised assignments and tests to students for teachers
Assisted students with assignment-related questions
Logged student information
Maintained completed assignments
Logged attendance of students on excel spreadsheet
Compiled end of year reports
Education
General Studies With Criminal Justice Minor - Criminal Justice
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Skills
Conflict De-Escalation
File and Records Management
Risk Analysis Training
Safety and Security
Timeline
Forensic Security Employee I
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
08.2007 - 11.2011
In School Suspension Supervisor
Methacton High School
09.2003 - 08.2007
General Studies With Criminal Justice Minor - Criminal Justice