Anna Perry
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Versatile and dedicated individual with a focus on meeting the specific needs of people. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of Social and Emotional learning for all ages. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, specialists and individuals to meet educational needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Private Clients
02.2023 - Current
- Improved overall quality of life for clients by addressing their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs in a holistic manner.
- Maintained client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards of practice.
- Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
- Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
- Promoted independence and wellness for clients through personalized daily living assistance and support.
Behavior Specialist
North Bend School District
08.2007 - 02.2023
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
- Improved overall student engagement with tailored positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to establish consistent behavior management techniques across environments.
- Reduced instances of disruptive behavior by implementing proactive behavior support plans.
- Initiated peer mentoring program that promoted positive behaviors and peer relationships among students.
- Crafted personalized behavior intervention plans that significantly decreased negative behaviors in classroom setting.
- Supported students' social-emotional development by integrating behavior goals into their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Enhanced teacher-student relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
Instructional Assistant
South Coast Educational Service District
09.2001 - 06.2007
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR06.2025
High School Diploma -
North Bend High School
North Bend, OR06.1989
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral support
- Emotional Regulation Techniques
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Picture Exchange Communication System
- Developmental disabilities knowledge
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Private Home Caregiver
Private Clients
02.2023 - Current
Behavior Specialist
North Bend School District
08.2007 - 02.2023
Instructional Assistant
South Coast Educational Service District
09.2001 - 06.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Southwestern Oregon Community College
High School Diploma -
North Bend High School