Amanda Reinhart
Mason City
Summary
Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Demonstrates excellent organizational and communication skills while providing individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics, including academics, behavior management, and technology. Committed to facilitating growth and development in others through personalized strategies and effective communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Mason City Community School District
2021.08 - Current
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to special education teacher.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Teacher Assistant
Newman Catholic Childcare
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Supervised children 6 weeks to 2 years old
- Planned and organized arts and crafts
- Cleaned; washed dishes, vacuumed, washed toys, etc.
Education
Student
2019.10 - 2020.09
- Gained knowledge in Liberal Arts; General Studies
- Gained public speaking experience
- Graduated with my Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts
- Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
Volunteer
Our Loving Children
2016.08 - 2019.10
- Checked in families
- Supervised families in the sensory friendly playground
- Cash handling.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Family Caregiver
Family Members
2015.05 - 2016.08
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Childcare Staff
Tugs Daycare and Preschool
2015.01 - 2015.05
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
Family Caregiver
Family Members
2005.05 - 2015.05
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Coordinated appointments with medical professionals.
Childcare Staff
Newman Catholic Childcare
2003.08 - 2005.05
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
Education
GED -
Newport Alternative High School
Newport, KYAssociate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA12.2019
Skills
- Experience with Children (10+ years); birth to preschool
- Caregiving; childcare and senior care, home care
- Meal Preparation
- Autism and Special Education Experience
- Early Childhood Education, Head Start Programs
- Classroom experience, support, and organization
- Experience working with students
- Communication skills
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance, IEP familiarity
- Computer Skills
- Data Collection, progress monitoring
- Patient
- CPR and First Aid
Additional Information
- 10+ years experience as childcare aide, as well as caregiver to elderly
- Caregiver for elderly grandmother, More than 10 years of experience working with children
Assessments
Building relationships for childcare providers, Proficient, 07/2019, Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0-3
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Mason City Community School District
2021.08 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Newman Catholic Childcare
2020.09 - 2021.08
Education
Student
2019.10 - 2020.09
Volunteer
Our Loving Children
2016.08 - 2019.10
Family Caregiver
Family Members
2015.05 - 2016.08
Childcare Staff
Tugs Daycare and Preschool
2015.01 - 2015.05
Family Caregiver
Family Members
2005.05 - 2015.05
Childcare Staff
Newman Catholic Childcare
2003.08 - 2005.05
GED -
Newport Alternative High School
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College
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