Christina Maynard
Mattawan,MI
Summary
Professional prepared to bring a varied expertise to new role. Emphasizes collaboration and flexibility to meet varying needs. Known for effective communication and collaborative efforts.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff
09.2017 - Current
- Long term special education substitute teacher placed in a variety of self contained classrooms for cognitively impaired and autism spectrum students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Case Manager
Van Buren Community Mental Health
01.2000 - 09.2017
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Director of Social Services
Pokagon Band Of Potawatomi Indians
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Facilitated open communication between staff members, promoting teamwork and collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced by clients.
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct and improve services.
- Ensured compliance with probate court family placement requirements by diligently monitoring policies and procedures within the department.
Self-Contained Classroom Substitute Teacher
Lewis Cass Intermediate School District
05.1999 - 06.2000
- Developed strong rapport with students with emotional impairments through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Case Manager
Woodlands Rehabilitation Center/Cass County CMH
02.1997 - 05.1999
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients'' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure clients had access to necessary medical services, enhancing their overall well-being.
Case Manager
Family & Children Services
04.1991 - 02.1997
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, always ensuring fair treatment.
- Managed crisis situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring client safety and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Adaptive Physical Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MICertification
Bachelors Social Work License - State of Michigan
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
EduStaff
09.2017 - Current
Director of Social Services
Pokagon Band Of Potawatomi Indians
06.2000 - 09.2000
Case Manager
Van Buren Community Mental Health
01.2000 - 09.2017
Self-Contained Classroom Substitute Teacher
Lewis Cass Intermediate School District
05.1999 - 06.2000
Case Manager
Woodlands Rehabilitation Center/Cass County CMH
02.1997 - 05.1999
Case Manager
Family & Children Services
04.1991 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Special Education & Adaptive Physical Education
Western Michigan University
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