Amber Clothier
Vici,OK
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience as a Stay at Home Mom and Foster Parent, adept at developing individualized care plans and implementing behavioral management strategies. Proven ability to foster emotional support and positive reinforcement, ensuring the well-being of children in care while collaborating effectively with social workers and families.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom, Foster Parent
Taking Care Of Kids, Cooking, Cleaning, Monthly Meetings
06.2012 - Current
- Provided nurturing support to children in care, ensuring emotional and physical well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans aligned with children's needs and family dynamics.
- Coordinated with social workers and therapists to facilitate effective communication and care solutions.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies, promoting positive interactions among children.
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Advocated on behalf of each child in court hearings as necessary.
- Offered consistent guidance during difficult transitions or life changes to help foster children adapt more easily.
- Assisted older youth transitioning into adulthood by providing guidance on essential life skills and decision-making processes.
- Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
- Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
- Promoted healthy relationships among family members through effective communication practices and conflict resolution strategies.
- Organized engaging activities for leisure time that encouraged social interaction between all household members while promoting personal growth opportunities for the individuals involved.
- Communicated effectively with biological parents as appropriate to facilitate reunification efforts when possible.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Vici Grocery
Cashier
11.2011 - 04.2012
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Braums
Cashier ,Cook, Ran the Drive Through, and Was Assistant Manager
05.2009 - 10.2011
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Vici Grocery
Cashier
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vici Public School
Vici, OKSkills
- Child care management
- Individualized care plans
- Behavioral management strategies
- Emotional support techniques
- Problem-solving techniques
- Self-care awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity planning
- Safety planning
- Patience and tact
- Family support
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
Timeline
Stay at Home Mom, Foster Parent
Taking Care Of Kids, Cooking, Cleaning, Monthly Meetings
06.2012 - Current
Vici Grocery
Cashier
11.2011 - 04.2012
Braums
Cashier ,Cook, Ran the Drive Through, and Was Assistant Manager
05.2009 - 10.2011
Vici Grocery
Cashier
01.2007 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Vici Public School