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Amanda Williams

Parachute,CO
Amanda Williams

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with proven expertise in creating personalized learning environments, as demonstrated at Garfield County School District 16. Skilled in IEP compliance and fostering inclusive classrooms, I excel in instructional support and behavioral plan management, enhancing student success and well-being. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and academic progress.

Overview

2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Garfield County School District 16

Special Education Paraprofessional

Job overview

  • Communicated instances of significant student misconduct to the instructor.
  • Enhanced learning environments through attention to distinct educational, behavioral, and emotional aspects.
  • Partnered with educator to design personalized learning environments essential for student success.
  • Nurtured a supportive atmosphere by engaging constructively with every student.
  • 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.
  • Managed student classroom during instructor's absence.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.

Strive

Respite Care Provider
03.2019 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

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Garfield County School District Re-2

Special Education Paraprofessional
03.2019 - 06.2021

Job overview

Special education paraprofessional whom worked with mild to moderate students. Worked directly with student as a one on one who had epilepsy.

  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • 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.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.

CEBT

Medical Assistant
11.2018 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained adequate stock by tracking usage trends and submitting restocking requests promptly.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.

Valley View Hospital Cardiologist

Medical Assistant
12.2010 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Facilitated patient flow by managing questions and exam room assignments.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Streamlined approval processes for healthcare services.
  • Managed prescription call-ins to maintain efficient workflows.
  • Administered EKG procedures in medical examinations for patient care.
  • Utilized Holter monitoring systems to track cardiac rhythms and identify abnormalities.
  • Execute round-the-clock monitoring tasks to maintain consistent performance standards.
  • Managed operation and monitoring of pulse oximeter devices.
  • Executed detailed evaluation of coagulation parameters for patient management.
  • Executed timely data updates to support seamless operational workflows.
  • Ensured excellent communication through consistent phone call management.

Roaring Fork Family Physician

Medical Assistant
12.2009 - 12.2010

Job overview

Contributed to overall patient experience enhancement.

Performed venipunctures and capillary draws with precision.

Performed electrocardiograms to monitor cardiac activity.

Aid in executing routine office operations.

Maintained effective communication for timely resolutions.

Made appointments

  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Measured patient spirometry.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Education

Intellitec College
Grand Junction, CO

Associate Degree In Occupational Studies from Medical Assistant
06.2008

University Overview

Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

GED from Ged
07.1998

University Overview

Skills

  • Instructional support
  • IEP compliance
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Special needs
  • Classwork oversight
  • IEP goals
  • Parental interaction
  • Learning environment management
  • Behavioral plan management
  • Skills strategies

Timeline

Respite Care Provider
Strive
03.2019 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield County School District Re-2
03.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
CEBT
11.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital Cardiologist
12.2010 - 06.2011
Medical Assistant
Roaring Fork Family Physician
12.2009 - 12.2010
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield County School District 16
Intellitec College
Associate Degree In Occupational Studies from Medical Assistant
Colorado Mountain College
GED from Ged
Amanda Williams