Cristin J. Bass
Raytown,MO
Summary
Empathetic and detail-oriented professional with a proven history of effective support and care for families and children. Motivated to help students learn and be happy, healthy and self-regulated. Calm and effective at mediating conflicts while driven to help students improve behaviorally and socially by using standardized and creative intervention strategies. Highly competent in promoting inclusivity in delivering essential education and life skills to students with varying cognitive and social abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator
Phoenix Family Housing
Kansas City, Missouri
06.2022 - Current
- Made appropriate referrals to other programs and agencies to provide residents with well-rounded support.
- Formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals with residents.
- Encouraged and motivated residents to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Assisted and advocated for residents obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs, and tracking supplies and budget.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
Para-professional
Indian Creek Elementary
Kansas City, MO
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students grades K to 5.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Promoted compliance with Missouri IEP standards with accommodations and modifications.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Utilized various instructional approaches to increase student participation and assess learning styles.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Parent Aide
Empowering Parents KC
Lee's Summit, MO
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Liaised with family members to discuss progress and develop ongoing plans for counseling goals.
- Encouraged clients to use positive behaviors, including patience, through modeling.
- Identified concerns and signs of emotional or developmental disorders and discussed issues with management and families.
- Supervised visits between children and parents at various sites by setting up age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety of participants.
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Built trust and rapport with clients and families by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by connecting to needed services.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Park University
01-2024
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Metropolitan Community College
05.2017
Skills
- General & Classroom Technology
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Experience with Diverse Populations
- Reporting Requirements
- Conflict Resolution and Behavior Modification
Accomplishments
- Indian Creek Elementary Support Staff Person of the Year 2019-2020
Certification
- Trauma Smart: Crittenton
- Contracted and Uncontracted Braille: Hadley
References
- Kathryn Elliott, Indian Creek Elementary Special Education Teacher: (816)500-9119, kelliott@center.k12.mo.us
- Kendra Johnston, Phoenix Family Reading Specialist: (816)665-5171, kjohnston@phoenixfamily.org
- Cassie Brooks, Indian Creek Elementary Teacher: (816)213-8075, cbrooks@center.k12.mo.us
Timeline
Service Coordinator
Phoenix Family Housing
06.2022 - Current
Parent Aide
Empowering Parents KC
09.2019 - 09.2021
Para-professional
Indian Creek Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Park University
Associate of Arts - Teaching
Metropolitan Community College
- Trauma Smart: Crittenton
- Contracted and Uncontracted Braille: Hadley
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