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Brandy Dukus

Woodland,AL

Summary

To secure the position of Secretary

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional Title 1 Reading Aide

Randolph County School Board
10.2015 - Current
  • Reading Interventionist for Nine Years
  • SPIRE reading Curriculum, prepare lesson plans for small group and ono-on-one instruction
  • Member of Problem Solving Team which evaluates Data to determine which students need Intervention
  • Assisted with Benchmark Testing and Progress Monitoring for Problem Solving and Data teams to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Used a HP Deskjet Poster Printer, Laminator, and the Motiva 400 plaque and sticker maker, to assist teachers with their needs
  • Responsible for updating the School Website, and Facebook page to communicate with our parents and community
  • Serve on the CIP Team which makes vital decisions for the way Federal Funds are dispersed at our school, and I am also a member of the DART team which evaluates our DATA from year to year
  • Assist with and plan many Parent Involvement Activities
  • I carry out Fund Raising Activities for which included collecting, documenting, and reporting monies earned
  • Worked many Athletic events where money was collected, documented, and turned in.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost my skills.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrator to resolve students' behavior and academic problems.

Substitute Teaching and Support Staff Personal

Randolph County School System
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Randolph County School System
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Observed students during break, lunch, and bus/car duties to ensure their safety
  • As support Staff I subbed numerous times in Woodland High School office, my duties consisted of checking in and out students, calling students to the office, communicating with parents and staff.
  • Fulfilled any and all duties asked of me by the principal.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • 2 long term Sub positions

Activities Director and Assistant Administrator

Ava Hills Assisted Living
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Monthly menu filled with healthy balanced meals, and grocery inventory to fulfill the meals
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
  • Implemented care plans, physician’s orders, Medication Administration Records, and Annual Physicals for each resident
  • Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
  • Communicated with Physicians, Nurses, Home Health Nurses, Physical Therapist, the Pharmacy, and family members in regard to the resident’s needs
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
  • I gave sell presentations and tours to potential new Residents for family members, and gather the necessary information to perform follow up calls
  • Performed all Office duties in the absence of the Administrator.
  • Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing, and copying documents.

Lead Teacher for Nursery Class and Lead Teacher for the Three Year Old Class

Rita’s Little Angels
07.2010 - 08.2011
  • Lead Teacher of 3yr. Old class.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every child.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Helped children explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Assistant Director, Communicated with State Inspectors, maintained appropriate records and logs and communicated with the parents on the care of their child

Teacher of K-4 Thru Second Grade

New Hope Christian School
07.2005 - 07.2010

K-4 teacher and Kinder -2nd grade teacher using Abeka Curriculum

  • Guidelines set forth for students included Reading, Math, Phonics, Handwriting, Science, and Bible Lesson
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Planned yearly Fund Raisers and carried out all duties to maintain and log all monies collected.
  • Composed and printed an Yearbook for each School Year.

CAN/Activities Director

Stewart House Retirement Living
12.1996 - 08.1998
  • Certified Nursing Assistant cared for twelve residents on a hall.
  • Assisted with Activities of Daily Living, logged and monitored medication administration.
  • Activities Director, I promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Planned a monthly calendar of activities and newsletters to be printed digitally and paper given to each resident and their families
  • Coordinated off-site activities and accompanied residents throughout excursions.
  • I gave sell presentations a to potential residents and their families a s they came to tour the home
  • Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
  • Documented potential residents and contacted them monthly to review any questions or concerns
  • Assisted with safety and emergency planning to secure patient safety while at facility and prevent injury.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Randolph County Home Health
07.1996 - 12.1996
  • Obtained a daily schedule of patients to make home visits to ensure their health and safety was being met.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clay County Nursing Home
05.1994 - 07.1996
  • Assigned to a wing of eight rooms with two to four patients in each room to care for daily
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

ACT Paraprofessional Work Keys Test -

SUSCC
Wadley, AL
07.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -

West Central Technical Institute
Carrollton, GA
09.1995

Advanced High School Diploma -

Woodland High School
Woodland
05.1994

Skills

  • Clerical Support
  • Classroom support
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Documentation
  • Student Records Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Student Health and Safety
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Technology-based strategies
  • Smartboard
  • Parent Communication
  • Classroom Technology
  • Assessment administration
  • Computer Skills

References

  • Dr. Debbie McCauley, (256)449-6108 ext. 1702 or (256)610-5985
  • Mr. Keith Smith, (770)328-1352
  • Mrs. Sara Ellen Price Roberts, (334)640-2523
  • Mr. Bob Fincher, (256)449-6149
  • Mrs. Teresa Adams, (334)234-1241

Timeline

Paraprofessional Title 1 Reading Aide

Randolph County School Board
10.2015 - Current

Substitute Teaching and Support Staff Personal

Randolph County School System
08.2014 - 10.2015

Activities Director and Assistant Administrator

Ava Hills Assisted Living
08.2011 - 08.2014

Lead Teacher for Nursery Class and Lead Teacher for the Three Year Old Class

Rita’s Little Angels
07.2010 - 08.2011

Teacher of K-4 Thru Second Grade

New Hope Christian School
07.2005 - 07.2010

CAN/Activities Director

Stewart House Retirement Living
12.1996 - 08.1998

Certified Nursing Assistant

Randolph County Home Health
07.1996 - 12.1996

Certified Nursing Assistant

Clay County Nursing Home
05.1994 - 07.1996

ACT Paraprofessional Work Keys Test -

SUSCC

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -

West Central Technical Institute

Advanced High School Diploma -

Woodland High School
Brandy Dukus