Celia McDowell
Paducah,Kentucky
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
HeartCorps Service Member
American Heart Association, AHA
Paducah, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Instructed students in proper CPR techniques, including chest compressions and AED use.
- Worked to ensure food insecurity declined in the local community through goals set by myself and team.
- Secured grants for local food pantries and their produce programs.
Unit Leader/Lifeguard
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Benton, KY
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Assisted with maintenance of equipment such as life preservers, buoys, and other related items.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Calloway County Middle School
Murray, KY
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided assistance to students with special needs, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Supported teachers by helping to implement classroom instruction and activities.
- Instructed students on basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
- Developed lesson plans for individual students or small groups that met their unique educational needs.
- Collaborate with the educational team to provide optimal student learning and a positive school environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Murray State University
true12-2025
High School Diploma -
McCracken County High School
Paducah, KY05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Reporting and Documentation
- Grant Writer
- Customer Service
- POS Systems
- Paraeducator
- Budgeting and Finance
- Community Event Planning
Affiliations
- Rotary Club of Paducah Member
- Paducah Professional Women's Club Potential Member
- Attendee of several other boards: Healthy Paducah, MCC Alcohol Substance Abuse Prevention, Opioid Task Force, etc.
- Lifeguard, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- ParaEducator Exam- Certified
- CERT Lead: Cardiac Emergency Response Team
- Several Leadership Positions in Kappa Delta: Delta Iota Sorority
- Night to Shine and Special Olympics Volunteer
Timeline
HeartCorps Service Member
American Heart Association, AHA
09.2023 - Current
Unit Leader/Lifeguard
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
05.2023 - 06.2023
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Calloway County Middle School
12.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Murray State University
High School Diploma -
McCracken County High School