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Briana Pierman

Lake Havasu City,AZ

Summary

Proven professional with a background at New Horizons, adept in compassionate caregiving and critical thinking. Leveraged client support skills to enhance patient wellness and safety, while implementing effective lesson plans at New Day School to boost student engagement. Demonstrates exceptional organization and client relations, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

New Horizons
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.

Lead Teacher

New Day School
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Teacher Assistant

Kamaaina Kids
05.2017 - 01.2023
  • Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
  • Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
  • Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.

Front Desk Receptionist

Maui Sunset Hotel
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.

Education

GED -

Maui High School
Kahului, HI
01.2012

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client Support
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Organization skills
  • Time Management
  • Telephone skills
  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling
  • Customer/Client relations

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

New Horizons
04.2024 - Current

Lead Teacher

New Day School
04.2023 - 02.2024

Teacher Assistant

Kamaaina Kids
05.2017 - 01.2023

Front Desk Receptionist

Maui Sunset Hotel
01.2016 - 04.2017

GED -

Maui High School
Briana Pierman