Compassionate individual with established experience providing support to students including those with special needs and behavior challenges. Have the ability to create lesson plans and assess student progress, and experience assisting teachers and providing instruction to students. Monitors student progress and provides guidance and support to teachers.
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Amber Martinson
Lisbon,ND
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lisbon Bissel Golf Course
Cook
07.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced [Type] environment.
Tooleys Tots
Childcare Provider
04.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
North Dakota Veterans Home
Cook
02.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Milnor Public School
Paraprofessional
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Wyndmere School
Paraprofessional
01.2015 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
CCRI
Direct Support Professional
01.2012 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Silver Prarie SaloonMcle, North Dakota
Cook
02.2020 - Current
Job overview
Sendcaa Lisbon, North Dakota
Teacher
03.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
Education
Southeast Valley Tech SchoolValley City, ND
GED
2009
University Overview
Rasmussen College Fargo, ND
Teaching Certificate from Early Education
06.2023
University Overview
Skills
- Attentive to Detail
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Student Health and Safety
- Mathematics Instruction
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Educational Support
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Crisis Management
- Lesson Planning
- Social Integration
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Creating Safe Learning Environments
- Individual Student Assistance
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Made the Deans List during my college career
Hobbies
Hobbies
I enjoy cooking, rescuing and fostering animals, riding horse, going to rodeos and car shows, own 3 parrots and 2 cats currently, and spending time with my 3 children ages 11, 6, and 5.
Timeline
Teacher
Sendcaa
03.2023 - 02.2024
Cook
Lisbon Bissel Golf Course
07.2022 - 03.2023
Childcare Provider
Tooleys Tots
04.2022 - 08.2023
Cook
North Dakota Veterans Home
02.2020 - 04.2022
Cook
Silver Prarie Saloon
02.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional
Milnor Public School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional
Wyndmere School
01.2015 - 10.2017
Direct Support Professional
CCRI
01.2012 - 03.2015
Southeast Valley Tech School
GED
Rasmussen College
Teaching Certificate from Early Education
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