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Dionne Ford

Auburn,NY

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience as a Teacher Aide at Cayuga Onondaga BOCES, skilled in classroom management and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative teaching methods while fostering a supportive environment. Committed to motivating students and promoting their academic success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Aide

Cayuga Ononadga Boce
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a 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 the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Home Health Aide

Access of Home Care
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.

Home Health Aide

Elders Choice
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Youth Care Provider 1

Hillside Family Agency
11.2015 - 05.2021
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.

Education

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Eoc
Syracuse, NY
05.2025

Certificate - Medical Assisant

Ononadaga Liverpool Boces
Liverpool, NY
02.2015

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Behavior management
  • Student engagement
  • Motivating students
  • Positive role model and mentor

Timeline

Teacher Aide

Cayuga Ononadga Boce
11.2023 - Current

Home Health Aide

Elders Choice
09.2022 - 02.2023

Home Health Aide

Access of Home Care
11.2021 - 11.2023

Youth Care Provider 1

Hillside Family Agency
11.2015 - 05.2021

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Eoc

Certificate - Medical Assisant

Ononadaga Liverpool Boces

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