AMBER WALKER
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and a passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems, enhance productivity, adapt to fast-paced environments, and drive technological advancements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource English I-IV
Canyon ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Plan and instruct engaging small-group lessons
- Modifying general education curriculum to meet the specific learning needs of students with disabilities.
- Plan and facilitate engaging differentiated activities to students with specific learning needs and disabilities
- Observe and evaluate students' academic performance, behavior, and IEP needs
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Maintain accurate student records, and prepare reports on students grades, behavior, accommodations, as required by laws,
district policies, and administrative regulations - Manage a caseload of approx. 20 students
- Prepare IEP and ARD documents using teacher input, as required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations
- Attend and participate in ARD meetings
Field Technician
Westat Research
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted hundreds of telephone and home interviews to Study Participants to collect data for Nicotine studies.
- Followed established guidelines and recommendations from supervisors to complete quality interviews.
- Maintained patience and professionalism despite negative customer interactions.
- Maintained confidentiality of customer information and company procedures.
- Logged survey questions, customer answers and customer behavior
- Collected biological samples per protocol
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
05.2019 - 07.2023
- Case managed approximately a 75 beds-long term care and memory care
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Director of Social Services
Heritage Convalescent Center
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Case managed approximately a 125 beds-long term care and skilled nursing
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Delegated authority and responsibility to department personnel.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Evaluated service note content for description representative of clients' response to specified services.
- Attended education opportunities and created in-service training alliances to meet mission of organization.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
Contract Social Worker
Coon Memorial Home
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Case managed approximately a 75 beds-long term care and memory care
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Consulting Social Worker
Country Club Nursing and Rehab
01.2010 - 10.2018
- Case managed approximately 115 beds-long term care and skilled nursing
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Special Education Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Created and managed (35) IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Pampa ISD
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Created and managed (40) IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Director of Social Services
Plum Creek Healthcare
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Manage a caseload of up to 99 patients and supervise SW student
- Plan and coordinate discharges from skilled nursing and long term care
- Coordinate and assist in resolution of complaints and grievances
- Educate and in-service staff regarding customer service, resident rights, abuse and neglect
- Advocate for residents and staff
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
Investigator II
Child Protective Services
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Managed a case load of apprroximately 50 cases, took on call
- Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect of children Interviewed children, perpetrators, parents and school officials
- Educated parents and assisted with services to strengthen family unit
- Collected evidence, wrote affidavits and testified in court
- Removed and placed children in kinship, safety place or foster care home
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Testified in court during removal proceedings and trials.
Director of Social Services
Country Club Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Constructed short- and long-term planning to improve client programs.
- Delegated authority and responsibility to department personnel.
- Led performance improvement projects based on QAPI efforts.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Conducted monthly audits analyzing company quality indicators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, TX12.2008
No Degree - General Studies
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXTeacher Education
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
Austin, TX04.2015
Skills
- Establishing strategic relationships
- Client support
- Comprehensive project management
- Strategic leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective decision-making under pressure
- Strategic issue analysis
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Effective relationship management
Timeline
Field Technician
Westat Research
02.2024 - 10.2024
Resource English I-IV
Canyon ISD
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
05.2019 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.2016 - 06.2017
Special Education Teacher
Pampa ISD
08.2016 - 05.2017
Director of Social Services
Heritage Convalescent Center
10.2015 - 01.2019
Contract Social Worker
Coon Memorial Home
01.2015 - 10.2018
Investigator II
Child Protective Services
03.2010 - 01.2012
Consulting Social Worker
Country Club Nursing and Rehab
01.2010 - 10.2018
Director of Social Services
Plum Creek Healthcare
01.2010 - 08.2015
Director of Social Services
Country Club Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
West Texas A & M University
No Degree - General Studies
Amarillo College
Teacher Education
Texas Teachers Alternative Certification
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