Dawn Coleman
Groton,CT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate , with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Home Visitor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Aide
Waterford Country School Therapeutic Day School
04.2015 - Current
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported students in learning effective communication and socialization skills.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn, grow and advocate for themselves.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Verified classroom operations and curriculum complied with Waterford Country School's IEP standards.
Mentor
Allied Community Resourses
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence.
- Monitored behavior and reported any incidents to appropriate personnel.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Family Nanny
Stacy Marsh
09.2011 - 04.2015
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Fitch High School
Groton, CT06.1988
Skills
- Enrichment Activities
- Social and Academic Development
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Behavior Redirection
- Parental Interaction
- Social Development Support
- IEP Goals
- Document Coordination
- Behavior Modeling
- IEP Monitoring
Timeline
Mentor
Allied Community Resourses
09.2017 - 08.2021
Instructional Aide
Waterford Country School Therapeutic Day School
04.2015 - Current
Family Nanny
Stacy Marsh
09.2011 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Fitch High School
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