Amanda Yarrison
Summary
Highly adaptable individual with a strong background in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and abilities. Brings a unique perspective to any team. Exceptional time management skills, honed through personal commitment to putting myself through school, ensure consistent meeting of deadlines and delivery of high-quality results. Experience in collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and deep understanding of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals make me well-equipped to contribute effectively to any project. Driven by constant desire for personal growth and strive to be the best version of myself every day.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Job coach
Terryville high school
11.2023 - Current
- Work with young adults ages 16-23
- Provide life skill education, money management, social skills to succeed in a work environment
- Working with an Interdisciplinary team
- Plan and help create activates, schedules and goals for students
- Data entry logs
Personal childcare provider
Melisky Family
01.2019 - Current
- Caregiver for 2 girls who's mom and dad are both in the medical field, started when they are 2 and 4, the girls are currently 8 and 10
- Home schooled both through Covid-19
- Provided a safe connection with both parents and children
- Developed creative learning activities that enhanced cognitive skills while making education enjoyable for the children.
- Provided transportation services to/from school and other activities, ensuring punctuality and safe travel at all times.
Substitute teacher
Play and learn Child development Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked with ages 3 Months to 12 Yrs old
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- worked with children of all backgrounds and abilities
- Collaboration with other Teachers and caregivers
Education
No Degree -
Northwestern Community College
Winsted, CTSouthern Connecticut state university
Skills
- Childcare for all ages and Backgrounds
- Inter communications with other professions
- Flexible with students and clients
- Adaptable
- Inclusiveness
- IEP understanding
- Individualized care
- Time Management
Extracurricular Activities
CEC club, Founding member (2024)
Smile club (2024)
President of CEC
I am a founding Member for the CEC club, I was put into this Leadership position by my club to help increase membership, interest and to oversee the club.
Languages
ASL
Professional Working
Timeline
Job coach
Terryville high school
11.2023 - Current
Personal childcare provider
Melisky Family
01.2019 - Current
Substitute teacher
Play and learn Child development Center
07.2018 - 06.2021
Southern Connecticut state university
No Degree -
Northwestern Community College