Angeleah Dickey
Westminster,CO
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
The Joshua School
02.2022 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Collaborated with other instructional assistants, BCBAs, and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security of students.
Autism Paraprofessional
Spectra Centers
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Helped teacher devise special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students' needs.
- Assisted with supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
- Guided independent study and enrichment work set up and assigned by teacher.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Direct Support Professional
Trellis
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peace.
- Transported clients to community outings or medical appointments.
- Cooked meals and assisted with meal preparation.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Caregiver
Pristine Home Healthcare
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs.
- Assisted with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged clients in companionship, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake.
- Transportation to and from appointments.
- Passing medication as directed.
Direct Support Professional
Belk Model, LLC
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Researched community resources and services.
Youth Development Specialist
Milwaukee Academy
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
Mentor Teacher
College Possible
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Created and taught ACT preparation courses for juniors in high school.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Located materials and online resources.
- Directed scholarship, fellowship and loan programs for low income students.
Camp Counselor
Wisconsin Badger Camp
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked with children of varying age and developmental disabilities.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI05.2016
Skills
- Student Learning Support
- Lesson Development
- IEP Adherence
- Classroom Management
- Teacher Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Awareness
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Student Safety
- Special Education Support
- First Aid
- QMAP
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
The Joshua School
02.2022 - Current
Autism Paraprofessional
Spectra Centers
08.2020 - 02.2022
Direct Support Professional
Trellis
07.2019 - 08.2020
Caregiver
Pristine Home Healthcare
11.2018 - 07.2019
Direct Support Professional
Belk Model, LLC
12.2017 - 05.2018
Youth Development Specialist
Milwaukee Academy
08.2017 - 12.2017
Mentor Teacher
College Possible
08.2016 - 07.2017
Camp Counselor
Wisconsin Badger Camp
05.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Marian University
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