Brenda Pohl Madrid
Chelsea,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Prospect House, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance individual wellbeing through effective communication and behavior management. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, fostering independence, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes for residents.
Professional childcare specialist prepared for this role. Brings strong problem-solving abilities, compassionate care, and effective communication with children and parents. Focuses on team collaboration and adapts to changing needs to ensure supportive and nurturing environment. Known for reliability, patience, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Paraprofessional with strong experience in educational support, adept at fostering academic achievement and promoting inclusive learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and behavioral support. Focuses on teamwork and adapts to changing needs, ensuring seamless collaboration with educators and staff. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication skills.
Friendly and patient with natural ability to connect with and support students. Possesses foundational understanding of educational techniques and child development, combined with strong organizational and communication skills. Dedicated to creating positive and inclusive learning environment to enhance student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Home Worker
Prospect House
Revere, MA
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of shared spaces and resident rooms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Maintained patient confidentiality at all times, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and upholding ethical standards.
- Provided end-of-life care, offering comfort and support for patients and their families during difficult times.
Childcare Worker
Children's Play House
Everett, MA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all children.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's cognitive and social skills.
- Implemented behavior management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to communicate child progress and development needs.
- Monitored health and hygiene practices, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, ensuring a structured and nurturing environment for the children.
- Promoted language development by incorporating storytelling, music, and conversation into daily activities.
- Coordinated with other staff members to plan and execute special events, such as holiday parties and community outreach programs.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Paraprofessional
Phoenix Charter Academy
Chelsea, MA
06.2023 - 06.2026
- Supported classroom management and student engagement through active participation in daily activities.
- Assisted lead teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with educational staff to enhance instructional strategies and student outcomes.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and support to ensure academic success.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive social interactions among students.
- Facilitated small group instruction, tailoring lessons to meet various learning styles and needs.
- Developed and maintained organized classroom environments conducive to learning and growth.
- Engaged with families to communicate student progress and foster supportive home-school connections.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Strengthened student literacy skills through targeted reading intervention programs tailored to individual needs.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Utilized technology in classroom to enhance learning experiences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Contributed to development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tailoring education to student needs.
- Supported bilingual students by providing language assistance, promoting language proficiency.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, MA06.2022
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Teacher support
- Classroom support
- Teacher assistance
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
- Emotional support
- Relationship building
- Behavior improvements
- Reading and writing support
- Parent communication
- Educational support
- Reading intervention
- Test proctoring
- Compassionate care
- Multitasking
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Family communication
- Emotional and social support
- Music and movement
- Rest time monitoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Early childhood education
- Child safety
- Parental communication
- Progress reporting
- Early childhood development
- Safety and supervision
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Phoenix Charter Academy
06.2023 - 06.2026
Childcare Worker
Children's Play House
09.2022 - 05.2023
Nursing Home Worker
Prospect House
11.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Chelsea High School