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Amanda Pratt

Canton,IL

Summary

Motivated professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills looking to gain valuable experience in a professional setting.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker & IHCBS Specialist

North Central Behavioral Health Services
Canton , IL
07.2023 - Current

• Participates in staff meetings, clinical supervision, and training sessions.

• Ensures clean and safe living environments, while teaching personal safety and emergency preparedness to individuals.

• Provides instruction and oversight for clientspersonal care and daily living activities both at home and in the community.

• Teaches problem-solving, money management, and communication skills, offering community support through individual and group services.

• Plans and facilitates leisure and recreational activities, and accompanies clients as needed.

• Utilizes technology for service delivery and trains clients in its use to access services and support.

• Conducts symptoms management and self-medication training for clients.

• Collaborates with adult community support workers to identify skill deficits and inform treatment plans.

• Maintains close oversight of clients&; physical and emotional safety, facilitating access to necessary medical care and liaising with healthcare providers.

• Documents and bills services rendered according to treatment plans to ensure productivity goals are met.

  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Followed up with patients regarding upcoming appointments.
  • Tracked and reported mileage for appointments located out of the office

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Lewistown Elementary School
Lewistown, ILLINOIS
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning
  • Communicated student progress and concerns to teacher
  • Leveraged behavioral management strategies to foster a positive learning environment
  • Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs
  • Promoted positive learning environment, making learning fun and helping children feel safe
  • Implemented behavioral plans designed by IEP team
  • Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations
  • Modeled behavioral and social skills to help students learn, respect and enforce proper boundaries
  • Facilitated reading groups and activities to encourage inclusive and engaged learning
  • Taught developmentally appropriate skills to promote academic, social and emotional growth
  • Promoted student curiosity and skills development with games and activities related to class concepts
  • Diversified teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities

VOLUNTEER & CLUB VOLLEYBALL COACH

Lewistown Elementary School
Lewistown, IL
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Devised winning gameplan and strategies for competitions
  • Fostered safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social and emotional development of student-athletes
  • Instructed individuals and groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles and strategies to achieve desired results
  • Contact parents of players to provide information and answer questions

CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER

YWCA
Canton, IL
07.2019 - 08.2022
  • Reported any concerns regarding a child's safety or well-being to the supervisor immediately.
  • Developed lesson plans that were age appropriate and met the needs of each individual child.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Provided emotional support to children who exhibited signs of distress.
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles among students.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Kept accurate records of attendance and incident reports.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12-2024

Credits Earned - Psychology

Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Childhood Psychology and Development
  • Clear and Direct Communication
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting
  • Special Education
  • Behavior Improvements
  • Calm and Patient Demeanor
  • CPR First Aid
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Food Safety
  • Case Management
  • Electronic Health Record Experience
  • Creating and Maintaining Schedule

References

  • Kaele Smith, Kindergarten Teacher, Lewistown Elementary School, (309) 224-7428, ksmith@lewistown97.net
  • Emily MacVean, Childcare Director, Canton YWCA, (309) 338-5568, Emacvean@gmail.com
  • Heidi Wilner, Childcare Teacher, YWCA, 13094034625, Heidi.Wilner@src.edu

Timeline

Community Support Worker & IHCBS Specialist

North Central Behavioral Health Services
07.2023 - Current

PARAPROFESSIONAL

Lewistown Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023

VOLUNTEER & CLUB VOLLEYBALL COACH

Lewistown Elementary School
01.2022 - 03.2023

CHILDCARE LEAD TEACHER

YWCA
07.2019 - 08.2022

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY

Western Illinois University

Credits Earned - Psychology

Illinois Central College
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