Amanda Karim
Aurora,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Paraprofessional offering 9-year background assisting head teacher with supportive tasks to create effective, healthy classroom environment. Skillful in group activity planning and management and class material preparation. Energetic and patient individual possessing strong communication and interpersonal skills needed to push students towards success.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Director\ Case Management
The Center at Lowry
11.2021 - Current
- Activities Director certified
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Evaluated program effectiveness routinely, making adjustments as necessary to better meet residents'' needs.
- Developed meaningful relationships with residents, gaining insight into their personal histories and preferences in order to better serve their needs.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Developed strong relationships with local organizations to secure resources and partnerships that benefit residents'' experiences.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively while still providing high-quality programming for residents.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Supervised Activities Assistant and conducted performance evaluations.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Completed resident evaluations for discharge to provide reports on mobility limitations to smooth care transition and promote continued resident activity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat
- Planned discharge and ordered equipment for a safe and successful discharge
- Set up Home health for discharge
Paraprofessional
Prairie Middle School
03.2021 - Current
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Paraprofessional
Camelot
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
Paraprofessional
Camelot
10.2008 - 06.2012
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed Services
05.2003 - 05.2007
- Crafted nutritious meals and kept lots of fresh fruit and vegetables on hand to prevent unhealthy snacking.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Changed diapers of very young children and assisted older kids with bathroom requirements.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Built early learning skills such as color and shape recognition with hands-on activities.
- Documented children's' daily activities for parents and discussed trends to identify any necessary interventions.
- Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
Education
Paraprofessional License -
Kishwaukee College
Malta, ILGED -
Kishwaukee College
Malta, ILNo Degree - Activities Director Certified
NCCAP
06-2022
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Special education
- Social and group setting
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Lesson Planning
- Emotional Support
- Documentation
- Behavior improvements
- Event planning experience
- Activity Organization
- One-on-one coaching
- Customer service
- Team management
- Senior activities experience
- Program development
- Small group leadership
- Patient evaluations
- Attention to details
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Safety protocols
- Professionalism
Education
Malta, IL,Malta, IL
Contact
Aurora, CO 80014
Timeline
Activities Director\ Case Management
The Center at Lowry
11.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Prairie Middle School
03.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Camelot
09.2016 - 01.2021
Paraprofessional
Camelot
10.2008 - 06.2012
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed Services
05.2003 - 05.2007
GED -
Kishwaukee College
Paraprofessional License -
Kishwaukee College
No Degree - Activities Director Certified
NCCAP
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