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Dion Cook

Paraprofessional / Lead Youth Staff
Brooklyn Park,MN

Summary

Compassionate individual committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective collaboration and detailed planning of personalized care. Skilled at staying calm and productive in emergency situations.

Work History

SpEd Paraprofessional

Intermediate School District 287
New Hope, MN
10.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.

Youth Mentor

Real Believers Faith Center
Minneapolis, MN
06.2012 - Current
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Introduced youth to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
  • Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Provide a safe space for youth to discuss complex trauma that they may have and provide emotional support.

Program Coordinator/Lead Behavior Support Staff

Gracelyn Group
Apple Valley, MN
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Implementing person-centered outcomes.
  • Provide performance feedback to support staff.
  • Provide instructional support to staff through training and shadowing in behavioral situations.
  • Schedule medical appointments and keep an accurate log of all medical information.
  • Directed day-to-day operations of group home and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Engaging in personal development and leadership program.
  • Confidently applying crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
  • Adhering to medication administration standards.
  • Developing positive and healthy relationships with the residents and staff.
  • Teaching and mentoring in daily living skills.
  • Consistently completing documentation.
  • Demonstrating competency in all required training.
  • Medication administration
  • Developing positive and healthy relationships with the residents and staff.
  • Behavioral support
  • Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to individuals we serve.

Youth Consultant

YMCA Of Greater Twin Cities
MInneapolis, MN
06.2013 - 06.2018
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to youth with personal concerns.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Delivered presentations to providers in the foster care system to ensure that they have the proper insight to be able to connect with the youth that they serve.
  • Lead creative program activities to engage youth in enrichment while after school.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
New Hope, MN
09.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

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Timeline

Program Coordinator/Lead Behavior Support Staff

Gracelyn Group
06.2019 - 05.2021

SpEd Paraprofessional

Intermediate School District 287
10.2017 - Current

Youth Consultant

YMCA Of Greater Twin Cities
06.2013 - 06.2018

Youth Mentor

Real Believers Faith Center
06.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
09.2009 - 06.2012
Dion CookParaprofessional / Lead Youth Staff