April Ely
Nampa,ID
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
My Children
Nampa, ID
08.2014 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and relatable scenarios into daily lessons.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills with challenging assignments and thought-provoking discussions.
- Created personalized learning plans, ensuring each child's educational needs were met.
Specialized Foster Parent
State Of California
Paradise, CA
11.2017 - 07.2023
- Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
- Collaborated with social workers to develop individualized care plans for each child in the foster home.
- Provided consistent emotional support and guidance to help children cope with past trauma and adjust to their new living situation.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to address challenging behaviors while promoting personal growth and development.
- Coordinated with therapists, educators, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of each child''s needs were met.
- Maintained detailed records of children''s progress, medical appointments, and school activities for regular review by caseworkers.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in foster care provision and trauma-informed parenting techniques.
Customer Service
Anchor Storage
Chico, CA
06.2002 - 09.2010
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in improved satisfaction ratings.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
- Office management.
Volunteer Teacher
Arrows Homeschool Co Op
Nampa, ID
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences, Psychology & Early Childhood Ed
Chico State University
Chico05.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Butte College
Oroville, CA05.2008
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Patience and Understanding
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Emotional Support
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Volunteer Teacher
Arrows Homeschool Co Op
08.2020 - 05.2023
Specialized Foster Parent
State Of California
11.2017 - 07.2023
Homeschool Teacher
My Children
08.2014 - Current
Customer Service
Anchor Storage
06.2002 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences, Psychology & Early Childhood Ed
Chico State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Butte College