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Aminata Kollie

Johnson City,TN

Summary

Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. A conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills. A dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought. Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education Assistant, Special Needs

Johnson City School System
02.2020 - Current
  • Work in elementary school setting with students who have learning disabilities
  • Use strategies to keep students calm, focused, and best practice to help keep their behavior under control
  • Delivers personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Interacts physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintain positive attitude and affirmatively communicate with each student.
  • Document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Work with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Promote good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Monitor student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant

Cornerstone Village
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Case Manager Assistant

Bridging To Success
07.2008 - 04.2012
  • Assist clients with selecting health care provider
  • Verify individuals' information
  • Review client progress
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans in conjunction with supervising case and social workers
  • Filing disability claims
  • Coordinating and proving care that is safe, effective, timely, efficient, and client- centered for the client
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.

Nursing Assistant

TRINITY OAKS
07.2012 - 04.2017


  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.

PCA Personal Care Assistant

Cornerstone Village Assisted Living
06.2017 - 09.2020
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

CNA/Caregiver

Bridging To Success Group Home
07.2008 - 04.2012
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Education

Master of Social Work -

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
09.2025

Bachelor of Science - Sociology With An Emphasis in Social Work

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2021

High School Diploma -

Salisbury High School
Salisbury, NC
06.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
01.2012

Skills

  • Management Supervising experience
    Vital Signs (10 years)
    Experience with children
    Safety plan
  • Senior Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • CNA (10 years)
  • Meal Preparation (10 years)
  • Administrative experience
  • Customer service
  • Home Care (10 years)
  • Customer support
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience (10 years)
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Hospital Experience
  • Preschool experience
  • Patient Care
  • Classroom experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Research
  • Case Management
  • Caregiving (10 years)
  • Windows
  • Childcare
  • English
  • Typing
  • Conflict management
  • Dementia care
  • Office experience
  • Front desk
  • Phone etiquette
  • Organizational skills
  • Office management
  • Multi-line phone systems

Certification

CNA State Tested Nursing Assistant Child Development Associate Certification CPR Certification

Timeline

Education Assistant, Special Needs

Johnson City School System
02.2020 - Current

PCA Personal Care Assistant

Cornerstone Village Assisted Living
06.2017 - 09.2020

Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant

Cornerstone Village
05.2017 - 12.2021

Nursing Assistant

TRINITY OAKS
07.2012 - 04.2017

Case Manager Assistant

Bridging To Success
07.2008 - 04.2012

CNA/Caregiver

Bridging To Success Group Home
07.2008 - 04.2012

Master of Social Work -

East Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology With An Emphasis in Social Work

Grand Canyon University

High School Diploma -

Salisbury High School

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Aminata Kollie