Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
background-images

Amelia Tippett

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Compassionate individual with hands-on experience supporting children with autism and older adults with cognitive impairments. Skilled in providing person-centered care and establishing meaningful relationships. Passionate about helping others and creating a safe and supportive environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Provider

Private Family
11.2023 - Current
  • Supervised children's daily activities to ensure safety and engagement.
  • Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging social skills and emotional development.
  • Monitored nutritional needs by preparing healthy meals and snacks for children.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.

Behavior Assistant

Positive Behavior Supports
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supported children with autism ages ranging from 2-16 by implementing strategies to reinforce desired behaviors and reach developmental goals.
  • Tracked and documented data on target goals and monitored progress through data analysis.
  • Collaborated with supervising analysts and parents to support personalized behavior plans for each child.
  • Implemented behavior intervention plans to improve client outcomes and enhance daily living skills.

Wait Staff

Heritage Community
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated meal time with older adults with differing disabilities including dementia and alzheimer's.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to ensure proper dietary needs were met for each resident.
  • Washed and put away dished, and completed a variety of cleaning tasks.
  • Assisted in training new staff on service protocols and menu knowledge.

Summer Nanny

06.2018 - 08.2019
  • -Encouraged and promoted good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
  • -Planned for ample outdoor recreation time and encouraged stimulating activities at unscheduled times.
  • -Prepared, served, and cleaned up daily meals for 2 children and made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks for the children.

Education

Master of Science -

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
06-2022

Speech-Language Pathology -

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
12-2026

Skills

  • People oriented
  • Patience and empathy
  • Communication
  • Empathetic
  • Critical thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration with professionals

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Private Family
11.2023 - Current

Behavior Assistant

Positive Behavior Supports
08.2022 - 11.2023

Wait Staff

Heritage Community
10.2021 - 06.2022

Summer Nanny

06.2018 - 08.2019

Master of Science -

Western Michigan University

Speech-Language Pathology -

Grand Valley State University