Anesha Freeman-Hicks
Chestertown,MD
Summary
Compassionate Residential Assistant ready to help residents achieve recovery. Adept at handling stressful crisis interventions. Caring in times of negative emotion and conflict. Enthusiastic provider of customized care suited to each individual's unique needs with assistance in finding peace throughout their recovery. Devoted to offering superlative care through careful monitoring and empathetic communication. Providing a steady and consistent recovery through individually tailored treatment plans and adaptive therapy administration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Assistant
Kenah One Health Services, LLC
12.2022 - Current
- Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
- Contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
- Upheld all resident house rules, regulations and policies.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Monitored resident behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
- Facilitated smooth transition of new residents into residential program.
- Observed and documented resident progress, reporting recorded metrics to house manager.
- Aided residents in completing daily routines of care and activities.
Media Education Teacher
Kent County Public Schools
12.2019 - 09.2023
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Maintained library databases to support accuracy and availability in circulation systems.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Trained and supervised library staff, volunteers and other personnel.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Educated library patrons about policies for checking out materials and using resources.
- Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
- Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
- Joined forces with teachers and administrators to support curriculum content, learning outcomes and student information needs.
- Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
- Tracked loans of media equipment and materials.
- Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.
- Maintained classroom behaviors and education from grades Pre-K through 5th Graders.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Kent County Public Schools
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, papers, computers and any materials needed for the performance/activities of the day.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
Caregiver
Helping Hands
05.2005 - 06.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queen Anne's County High School
Centreville, MD05.2005
Skills
- Room Checks
- Patient Transport
- Behavior Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Resident Hall Supervision
- Recovery Programs
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Group Facilitation
- Daily Living Assistance
- Activity Planning
- Meal Preparation
- Behavior Monitoring
- Resident Monitoring
- General Housekeeping
Accomplishments
- Henry Highland Garnet Elementary School Support Employee of the year 2018-2019
- Kent County Support Employee of the year 2018-2019.
Certification
- PAC (Protect Allergic Children) 6/10/2010
- Understanding Children Certificate 11/18/2012
- Responsive Classroom 10/15/2015
- Professional Development: Paraprofessional for KCPS as of 2016.
- CPI Certified (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) 2017-2022
- Stop The Bleed Course 12/7/2022
- First Aid expired in 2021
- CPR (Infant, Child & Adult) expired in 2021
Timeline
Residential Assistant
Kenah One Health Services, LLC
12.2022 - Current
Media Education Teacher
Kent County Public Schools
12.2019 - 09.2023
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Kent County Public Schools
01.2015 - 12.2019
Caregiver
Helping Hands
05.2005 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Queen Anne's County High School