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Amy M. Hall

Para Professional
Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Amy M. Hall , Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm a experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. As A paraprofessional I'm successful at working with students from diverse backgrounds. Combines real-life experience with certified hours of student teaching experience to provide engaging and interactive learning environment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Paraprofessional

Comstock Public Schools
Kalamazoo, MI
02.2013 - Current
  • 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 in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
  • Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping.

Middle School Track Coach

Comstock Public Schools
Kalamazoo, United States
04.2017 - Current
  • Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
  • Completed necessary attendance forms, insurance records and similar paperwork.
  • Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warm-ups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time

Direct Support Professional

Good Samaritan Specialized Care, LCC
Kalamazoo, MI
11.2020 - Current
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Pricing Associate

Jcpennys
Kalamazoo, MI
10.1996 - 08.2018
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash
  • Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
  • Monitored raw material costs and fluctuations, sourced new suppliers and identified favorable opportunities.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
08.2008 - 12.2012


  • [Student Organization or Club Name] President of Criminal Justice Association for Students.

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI
08.1999 - 04.2008

Skills

  • First aid and safety
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Timeline

Direct Support Professional - Good Samaritan Specialized Care, LCC
11.2020 - Current
Middle School Track Coach - Comstock Public Schools
04.2017 - Current
Paraprofessional - Comstock Public Schools
02.2013 - Current
Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
08.2008 - 12.2012
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Associate of Arts, Criminal Justice
08.1999 - 04.2008
Pricing Associate - Jcpennys
10.1996 - 08.2018
Amy M. HallPara Professional