DAWN FORTIN
JERICHO
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in differentiated instruction and community support, honed across roles from Intensive Community Support Worker at Howard Center For Human Services to Director of Bellcate School Dog Treats Business. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments and fostering life skills, demonstrating exceptional autism understanding and crisis management. Skilled in team collaboration, achieving high satisfaction and support outcomes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Community Support Worker
Howard Center For Human Services
11.2021 - Current
- Initiate constructive activities that address goals on a client's Individual Support Agreement (treatment plan)
- Facilitate community inclusion, daily living, and skill acquisition
- Utilization of sound judgement and maintenance of calm demeanor during crisis
- Provide needed behavioral and/or mental health support
- Provide needed personal and/or medical care
- Work with a variety of clients each day with a rotating schedule
Director, Bellcate School Dog Treats
Bellcate School
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Created budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Day to day kitchen flow ( mixing, cutting, baking, packaging, cleaning)
- Daily schedule
- Inventory supplies/order as needed, Keep kitchen clean and organized
- Class planning: daily and long term
- Provide direction to BSDT students and staff
- collaborate with case managers, respond to needs in a timely manner
- complete ITP,s/charts as needed and on time
- Build relationships with our vendors
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
Program Guide
Bellcate School
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in core areas, including needed life skills
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group instruction.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Paraeducator
Chittenden East Supervisory Union
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills such as reading and math as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
Paraeducator
Burlington School District
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills such as math and reading as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
In-Home Childcare Provider
Dawn's Daycare
09.2000 - 08.2004
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children, including updating attendance and requesting new supplies.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and hands on activities, leading by example.
Motel Manager
Ho-Hum Motel
09.1997 - 09.2000
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of a 36-room hotel with staff of 1-5 employees.
- Booked large groups for weddings, conferences and other events, providing best available room rates.
- Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests.
- Collaborated with materials purchasing specialist to meet quality standards.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
Education
GED -
North Country Union High School
Newport, Vt06.1994
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Vermont College of Cosmetology
Burlington, Vt03.1996
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism understanding
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Staff Development
- community support
- Performance Evaluations
- life skills specialist
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Intensive Community Support Worker
Howard Center For Human Services
11.2021 - Current
Director, Bellcate School Dog Treats
Bellcate School
08.2020 - 10.2021
Program Guide
Bellcate School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Paraeducator
Chittenden East Supervisory Union
08.2006 - 01.2014
Paraeducator
Burlington School District
08.2004 - 06.2006
In-Home Childcare Provider
Dawn's Daycare
09.2000 - 08.2004
Motel Manager
Ho-Hum Motel
09.1997 - 09.2000
GED -
North Country Union High School
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Vermont College of Cosmetology
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