Donesha Cobb
Customer Service
University Heights,OH
Summary
Hardworking Educator with 22 years of distinguished experience eductor working with Special Needs students. Extensive knowledge of differential instruction and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented with dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Educator
Cleveland Municipal School District
Cleveland, OH
03.2001 - 08.2022
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Managed classroom activities, parent conferences and lesson plans.
- Replenished classroom supply levels to support planned lessons and activities.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
Direct Support Professional
Connections In Ohio
Valley View, OH
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Visiting Nurses Association
Brooklyn Heights, OH
08.2004 - 10.2006
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charles F. Brush High School
Lyndhurst, OH 09.1994 - 06.1998
State Tested Nursing - STNA
Visiting Nurses Association
Brooklyn Heights, OH 08.2004 - 10.2004
Skills
Parent interaction
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Peer mentoring
Child development
Elementary education
Lesson Planning
Student records management
Special education
SMART Board aptitude
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Connections In Ohio
06.2010 - 03.2013
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Visiting Nurses Association
08.2004 - 10.2006
State Tested Nursing - STNA
Visiting Nurses Association
08.2004 - 10.2004
Educator
Cleveland Municipal School District
03.2001 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Charles F. Brush High School
09.1994 - 06.1998