Compassionate professional with background working with students of various ages and abilities. Proven track record of successfully implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure positive educational and behavioral outcomes. Skilled in creating positive learning environments, developing learning plans and collaborating with teachers, parents and other professionals. Passionate about helping students reach their full potential and become successful, independent adults.
Work History
ROCK Site Cordinator
1 Year 9 Months
Rockwall ISD | 09.2024 - Current
Coordinated daily site operations to ensure compliance with district policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented strategic plans for resource allocation and scheduling.
Facilitated communication between staff, students, and parents to enhance engagement and support.
Monitored program effectiveness, recommending adjustments based on feedback and performance data.
Sped Paraprofessional
9 Months
Rockwall ISD | 12.2023 - 09.2024
Organized materials and equipment necessary for individualized instruction within classrooms.
Developed effective relationships with families through ongoing communication regarding their child’s progress and needs.
Collaborated with school teams to develop Individual Education Plans based on evaluations of each student’s strengths, weaknesses and goals.
Conducted assessments of student abilities and monitored progress towards IEP goals throughout the school year.
Marketer/Sales
1 Year
Silvermark Memory Care | 09.2022 - 09.2023
Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to increase market share.
Leveraged market and customer insight data to develop marketing and sales strategies.
Generated monthly reports to monitor product performance, sales and market trends.
Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Prepared and sent proposals to prospective clients.
Managed sales team to consistently achieve growth and hit sales targets.
Met marketing and sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements and preparing annual budgets.
Implemented performance improvement programs to meet and exceed sales goals and improve marketing effectiveness.
Established relationships with key industry contacts to generate leads and close deals.
Patient Care Technician
3 Years
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center | 09.2019 - 09.2022
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Caregiver/Med Tech
11 Months
Autumn Leaves | 10.2018 - 09.2019
Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.
Sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies in adherence to OSHA regulations.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
Paraprofessional
5 Years 2 Months
Rockwall ISD | 08.2013 - 10.2018
Demonstrated patience, compassion, and empathy in various situations.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting positive attitude toward learning.
Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students’ physical, personal, and emotional needs.
Developed positive relationships with students through encouragement, guidance, and reinforcement of appropriate behaviors.
Behavioral Therapist
1 Year
Behavioral Transformations | 08.2012 - 08.2013
Implemented behavior modification techniques such as positive reinforcement, token economy systems, and extinction procedures to decrease undesired behaviors.
Developed strategies to create a positive learning environment for clients with behavioral issues.
Utilized evidence-based practices to design individualized interventions for patients with challenging behaviors.
Created individualized crisis intervention plans for clients exhibiting high levels of distress or disruptive behavior patterns.
Created and cultivated positive relationships with clients, achieving safe environment for therapy.
Engaged in ongoing supervision activities that focused on skill building and evaluation of therapeutic interventions used.
Referred clients to psychiatrists or inpatient institutions in cases of severe mental distress.
Sales Associate
1 Year
Bass Pro Shops | 08.2011 - 08.2012
Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
Helped customers find and select products.
Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times.
Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized.
Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction.
Teacher Assistant
4 Years
Lighthouse Academy | 08.2007 - 08.2011
Provided assistance in various activities to help children with their learning needs.
Assisted teachers in monitoring students’ behavior, maintaining order, and enforcing rules.
Assisted teachers with grading assignments, quizzes, and other assessments quickly and accurately.
Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that met the individual needs of each student.
Motivated students to stay focused on tasks at hand by setting achievable goals.
Ensured that all educational standards were being met according to district policies.
Supported teachers in evaluating student performance based on assessment results.