Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Preference
Coaching Youth Sports
Interests
Timeline
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Chad Ohelo

Coaching/Education
Owensboro,KY

Summary

Compassionate Educator that provides individualized support to students with special needs. Experienced in creating and implementing learning plans and providing one-on-one support in classroom. Engaging personality offers strong task prioritization and time management skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Boys Volleyball Coach (seasonal)

Trinity Whitesville High School
Whitesville , KY
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.

Special Education Emergency Substitute Teacher

Dawson Springs Independent Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Implemented real-time strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of academic special needs
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health-shared information to staff when applicable
  • Established personal expectations and enforced school rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

Substitute Teacher, Special Education Instructional Assistant

Dixon Elementary, Webster County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Reinforced socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
  • Maintained and completed accurate student records as applicable-to laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Instructed various grade levels through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, and Science.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

Emotional/Behavior Disorder (EBD) Special Education Instructional Assistant

Breckinridge County Department of Education/Breckinridge County Middle School
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained custody and control of assigned caseload of 10+ students, ranging from sixth-eighth grade, designated to have an EBD(s) according to students' Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Responsible for conducting wellness check-ins throughout the day with each student at each grade level to gauge a plan to meet the needs of those who may need my immediate assistance
  • Supervised and monitored specific individual student(s) emotions/behaviors according to daily class schedule-assist students with academic work as needed or when instructed by certified teachers
  • Assisted students one on one with individual skill development and strategies towards managing Emotions/Behavior outbursts-Escorted EBD students throughout the building and when specifically advised to do so by administration.

Special Education Paraeducator

Franklin Pierce School District/ Franklin Pierce High School
08.2016 - 08.2021
  • Assigned to and collaborated with Resource section teachers, psychologists, and counselors to strategically plan and implement Individualized Educational Plan(IEP)/504 goals of assigned caseload of students
  • Provided structured one-on-one in person academic support for students requiring extra academic assistance with Biology, Life Sciences, Life Skills and Math classes during (COVID-19) asynchronous learning sessions
  • Administered daily status checks with assigned caseload(s) of students with IEPs ensuring short term assignments have commenced and planned out goals to initiate/complete previous missing assignments

Special Education Paraeducator

Chief Leschi School District/Chief Leschi Schools (K-12) | Puyallup Tribe of Indians
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Recommended by the HR Director for employment to provide one on one tribal/state mandated special education services to a middle school student deemed High Risk on social emotional level and behavior scale
  • Sought guidance of school counselors, psychologists, and other staff and community members when applicable to learn more how to bridge the gap about how I could better serve the student
  • Developed strong relationships with students through active listening and empathy, promoting trust and open communication.
  • Provided a variety of special education services to other students in small groups/one on one settings depending upon education plan and coordination with teachers.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Department of the Army-Medical Command, Madigan Army Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2012
  • GS-2151; Public Safety Dispatcher, Hospital Communications Operator, Base Communications Operator
  • Provided emergency police, fire and medical services to the public by answering emergency 911 calls and responding with appropriate personnel and equipment
  • Maintained an accurate status of all emergency response equipment and personnel to assure prompt and accurate response
  • Provided Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatch Life Support care through pre-arrival instructions to callers

Security Police Officer

United States Air Force, USAF
Various
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Space Systems Operator

USAF
Various
01.1997 - 03.2004
  • Collaborated with team to develop and communicate ideas and ways to improve system delivery and security.
  • Partnered with system administrators to maintain operating system and application patch levels.
  • Troubleshot system stoppages and determined best course of action to maintain system up-time.
  • Documented processes and procedures for knowledge sharing among team members and future reference.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education & Elementary Math -

Western Governors University
Washington
10.2021

Associate Degree; Criminal Justice -

Pierce College of Fort Steilacoom
10.2021

Bachelor of Arts in Special and Elementary Educational Studies - Educational Studies

Western Governors University
Washington
08.2017 - 10.2021

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Pierce College of Ft Steilacoom
Lakewood, WA
01.2009 - 10.2013

Skills

  • OS X and IOS system software
  • Microsoft Office
  • Education
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Program BLS Provider (CPR & AED) - Exp: 01/2025
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 1 - Exp: 01/2025
  • Stop The Bleed course, American College of Surgeons, Trauma Committee - [01/14/2023]

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balance

Coaching Youth Sports

I've enjoyed coaching youth volleyball over the last 20+ years. I've also coached high school sports volleyball and others as needed.

Interests

Sports Videography

Sports livestream production

My Doggy

Timeline

Boys Volleyball Coach (seasonal)

Trinity Whitesville High School
02.2024 - Current

Special Education Emergency Substitute Teacher

Dawson Springs Independent Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher, Special Education Instructional Assistant

Dixon Elementary, Webster County School District
08.2022 - 06.2023

Emotional/Behavior Disorder (EBD) Special Education Instructional Assistant

Breckinridge County Department of Education/Breckinridge County Middle School
08.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Special and Elementary Educational Studies - Educational Studies

Western Governors University
08.2017 - 10.2021

Special Education Paraeducator

Franklin Pierce School District/ Franklin Pierce High School
08.2016 - 08.2021

Special Education Paraeducator

Chief Leschi School District/Chief Leschi Schools (K-12) | Puyallup Tribe of Indians
08.2012 - 08.2016

Public Safety Dispatcher

Department of the Army-Medical Command, Madigan Army Medical Center
08.2009 - 11.2012

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Pierce College of Ft Steilacoom
01.2009 - 10.2013

Space Systems Operator

USAF
01.1997 - 03.2004

Security Police Officer

United States Air Force, USAF
01.1992 - 01.1997
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Program BLS Provider (CPR & AED) - Exp: 01/2025
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 1 - Exp: 01/2025

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education & Elementary Math -

Western Governors University

Associate Degree; Criminal Justice -

Pierce College of Fort Steilacoom
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