Colleen VanWagner-McAdmas
Livingston Manor,NY
Summary
Proactive Teacher Aide and Certified Home Health Aide with strong relationship-building skills and a supportive approach. Expertise in managing classroom behavior, fostering student engagement, and providing compassionate patient care. Skilled in faculty collaboration, critical thinking, and maintaining accurate records, bringing dedication and adaptability to every role. Highly tolerant teacher aide dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Livingston Manor Central School
2015.09 - 2020.02
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Helped Lead Teacher maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
Certified Home Health Aide
Sullivan County Public Health
2006.08 - 2012.08
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
- Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
- Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
- Educated family members on patient care techniques, empowering them to support their loved ones more effectively.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or illness, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within home settings resulting in reduced incidence of falls among elderly clients.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Education
GED -
Sullivan County BOCES
Liberty06.2001
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Child Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Program Development
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
- Relationship Building
- Motivating students
Crafting, wood working, bicycling, exercising
I have done my own little side business with wood working and crafting. I try to exercise daily along with bike riding (in and outside) of my home.
Timeline
Teacher Aide/Assistant
Livingston Manor Central School
2015.09 - 2020.02
Certified Home Health Aide
Sullivan County Public Health
2006.08 - 2012.08
GED -
Sullivan County BOCES
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
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