Carrie Hufsmith
Edenton,NC
Summary
Driven and compassionate professional with extensive experience in personal assistance and special education support, notably with Edenton-Chowan Schools. Excelled in multitasking and organization, coupled with a strong work ethic and emotional support skills. Achieved significant improvements in student learning outcomes and executive efficiency through innovative problem-solving and compassionate caregiving.
Dedicated personal assistant with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Bright and organized, bringing exceptional organizational skills and positive, can-do attitude to every task. Familiar with scheduling and time management, along with proficiency in office software and communication tools. Aiming to streamline operations and enhance productivity through reliable support.
Reliable and experienced in providing comprehensive physical and emotional care to individuals. Friendly individual provides assistance with daily activities. Enjoys working with people and offers great organizational and interpersonal skills. Personally experienced in providing comprehensive physical and emotional care to individuals. Friendly individual provides assistance with daily activities. Enjoys working with people and offers great organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Volunteer Work
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Edenton-Chowan Schools
06.1996 - 10.2003
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Facilitated social skills development through targeted group activities, promoting positive peer relationships and increased self-confidence among special education students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student, contributing to improved academic performance.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to each student''s unique learning style, promoting greater comprehension across subject areas.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the organization of field trips and extracurricular events that offered valuable real-world experiences for special education students, fostering skill-building opportunities outside the classroom setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
John A. Holmes High School
Edenton, NC06-1986
Skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Emotional support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Compassionate care
- Meal preparation
- Care plan implementation
- Housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Household tasks
- Client transportation
- Client rapport
- Stress management
- Client relationship management
- Indirect patient care
- Memory care techniques
- Personal errands assistance
- Adaptive equipment use
- Fall prevention
- Observational skills
- Tact and diplomacy
- Adaptable under pressure
- Shopping and errands
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
- PPE usage
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Respectful and compassionate
- Flexible schedule
- Strong ethics
- Special needs care
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Volunteer Work
10.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Edenton-Chowan Schools
06.1996 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
John A. Holmes High School
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