Carolyn Mcgregor
Bloomfield,Connecticut
Summary
Teaching Assistant with strong organizational skills, providing essential support to lead teacher and enhancing student instruction. Committed to fostering positive educational experiences and improving academic outcomes. Effective communicator with experience engaging diverse student populations. Focused Social Services Director proudly offering many years of experience hiring, mentoring, and training talented staff members. Flexible professional knowledgeable in laws related to welfare and crisis intervention. Skilled and smart leader remains calm in stressful environments. Enthusiastic Group Home Manager proudly offering many years' experience in assisting residents with personal and daily needs while remaining compassionate and respectful. Energetic professional known for having great communication and organizational skills. Knowledgeable in all federal and state regulations and laws related to group homes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Vinfenct
Windsor, CT
08.2003 - 04.2007
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while providing care in home environments.
- Supervised daily operations and staff schedules within group home setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to residents' needs.
- Coordinated staff training sessions focused on best care practices and policies.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations within group home facility.
- Managed resident intake processes, including assessments and orientation sessions.
- Facilitated communication among families, staff, and external service providers.
- Organized recreational activities to promote residents' social engagement and well-being.
Paraprofessional
Hartford Board Of Education
Hartford, Connecticut
02.1986 - 06.2003
- Supported students with individualized learning needs during lessons to enhance academic success.
- Facilitated small group discussions, promoting engagement and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with educators to design and implement tailored lesson plans and activities.
- Monitored student behavior, providing guidance to encourage appropriate conduct.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and organizing classroom resources.
- Participated in professional development workshops to strengthen educational practices.
- Administered assessments to evaluate student performance and identify areas for support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weaver High School
Hartford, CT06-1983
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Greater Hartford Community College
Hartford, CTSkills
Individualized care planning
- Staff training and coordination
- Educational program development
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Educational technology
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavior management strategies
- Instructional support
- Health and safety compliance
- IEP implementation
- Specialized educational techniques
- Multicultural awareness
- Resident intake management
- Care coordination and planning
- Recreational activity planning
- Effective communication skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Organizational skills
- Policy implementation and compliance
- Medication administration oversight
- Crisis management strategies
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Administrative duties
Accomplishments
- awards of excellence
Certification
- Completed licensing as a manager for Vinfen in the past with extended expectations of both Connecticut and Massachusetts. Knowledgable of protocols, policies, along with extreme documentation
Timeline
Manager
Vinfenct
08.2003 - 04.2007
Paraprofessional
Hartford Board Of Education
02.1986 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
Weaver High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Studies
Greater Hartford Community College
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