AMBER FERGUSON
PELHAM,AL
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with experience at Kelly Services and Hoover City Schools, excelling in classroom support and IEP compliance. Proven ability to enhance student learning through tailored assistance and social support. Skilled in reading support and adept at adapting to diverse educational needs, fostering a positive and effective learning environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
RF Bumpus Middle School
08.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson delivery and student engagement.
- Implemented individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs of students.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and students to enhance educational outcomes.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to foster a positive learning environment.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Developed instructional materials tailored to support various learning styles and abilities.
Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce lessons taught by teacher.
- Instructed students on concepts outlined in lesson plans.
- Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials, and helping with specific problems.
Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated small group instruction to reinforce lessons taught by teacher.
- Instructed students on concepts outlined in lesson plans.
- Mentored struggling students, explaining class materials, and helping with specific problems.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Uphold class discipline to keep students safe and on task.
- Followed and implemented lesson plans provided by regular teacher.
- Prepared instructional materials as needed for lessons or activities.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Uphold class discipline to keep students safe and on task.
- Followed and implemented lesson plans provided by regular teacher.
- Prepared instructional materials as needed for lessons or activities.
Veterinary Technician
North Shelby Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Inserted IV catheters and monitored anesthesia, ventilators and fluid therapy.
- Assisted in conducting physical exams on new patients by recording weight measurements or listening to heartbeats.
- Performed various diagnostic testing.
Veterinary Technician
North Shelby Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Inserted IV catheters and monitored anesthesia, ventilators and fluid therapy.
- Assisted in conducting physical exams on new patients by recording weight measurements or listening to heartbeats.
- Performed various diagnostic testing.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Administered I.V. insertion after patient assessment, following prescribed orders.
- Monitored patient status throughout treatment process, identifying any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided acute hemodialysis treatment for dialysis patients in facilities.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis machines, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards were met at all times.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Administered I.V. insertion after patient assessment, following prescribed orders.
- Monitored patient status throughout treatment process, identifying any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided acute hemodialysis treatment for dialysis patients in facilities.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis machines, ensuring proper functioning and safety standards were met at all times.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Kohls
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Adhered to strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines in scope of work.
- Investigated incidents of theft or fraud by interviewing witnesses and reviewing video evidence.
- Organized routine store inspections to assess compliance with loss prevention policies.
- Collaborated with store management to ensure proper security measures were in place.
- Obtain written records for the police department and store.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Kohls
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Adhered to strict confidentiality and privacy guidelines in scope of work.
- Investigated incidents of theft or fraud by interviewing witnesses and reviewing video evidence.
- Organized routine store inspections to assess compliance with loss prevention policies.
- Collaborated with store management to ensure proper security measures were in place.
- Obtain written records for the police department and store.
Education
GED - undefined
Jefferson State
Birmingham, ALACT WorkKeys - undefined
Jefferson State
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Educational assistance
- Social support
- IEP compliance
- Classroom support
- Adaptable to changes as needed
Languages
English
Certification
MCS
Timeline
Paraprofessional
RF Bumpus Middle School
08.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
05.2021 - 11.2021
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
05.2021 - 11.2021
Veterinary Technician
North Shelby Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2023
Veterinary Technician
North Shelby Animal Hospital
09.2019 - 08.2023
Loss Prevention Specialist
Kohls
10.2017 - 10.2019
Loss Prevention Specialist
Kohls
10.2017 - 10.2019
GED - undefined
Jefferson State
ACT WorkKeys - undefined
Jefferson State