Dorothy McCloud
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Caring Program Facilitator/Supervisor with 30 plus years of experience in direct care of students and adults with disabilities.
Expert communicator with proven eye for detail and dedication to long-term participant success.
Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Beaumont ISD
Beaumont, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Coordinated with teachers to monitor student progress, identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student progress, aiding in adjustment of teaching strategies.
- Adapted teaching materials for special education students, meeting diverse learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Owner
Site Management Extended Care Svc’s,LLC
PO Box 7056, Beaumont, Tx 77726
06.2014 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients to boost retention rates, conducting regular feedback sessions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Program Facilitator/Supervisor
Spindletop Center
Beaumont, TX
03.1993 - 06.2023
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Collaborated with Direct Care staff to identify areas in need of improvement and implementation of services.
- Planned special events for program participants based on changing needs, times of year and availability.
- Monitored field trips and special events to maintain safety and increase attendee retention.
- Supervise 3 professional and administrative personnel.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided leadership for 9 program workers and 55 attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating programs for persons with IDD (Intellectual Development Disorders).
Transportation Driver
Beaumont State Center/Spindletop Center
Port Arthur, TX
03.1994 - 09.1999
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Assisted passengers with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely .
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Kept management looped in on daily activities by updating logs with information such as mileage, gas use and special incidents.
Teacher's Assistant
Beaumont Independent School District
Beaumont, TX
08.1991 - 01.1993
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Therapist Tech/Early Childhood Assistant
Beaumont State Center
Beaumont, TX
06.1987 - 06.1989
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
School Bus Monitor
Nacogdoches Independent School District
Nacogdoches, TX
08.1982 - 07.1987
- Maintained clean and sanitary bus by cleaning and removing trash at end of each route.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
Teachers Assistant/Special Education Assistant
Nacogdoches Independent School District
Nacogdoches, TX
08.1981 - 07.1987
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX05.1979
Skills
- Program Improvements
- Office Administration
- Program Activities
- Recreational Activities
- Customer Satisfaction
- Hiring and Recruitment Knowledge
- Team Collaboration
- Human Resources Understanding
- Program Facilitation
- Program Requirements
- Clerical Support
- Group Activities
- Small Group Instruction
- Team Oversight
- Program Monitoring
- Staff Evaluations
- Generating Schedules
- Facility Management
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Safety Awareness
- Production Staff Coordination
- Standards Administration
- Staff Hiring and Evaluations
- Advocacy
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Beaumont ISD
08.2023 - Current
Owner
Site Management Extended Care Svc’s,LLC
06.2014 - Current
Transportation Driver
Beaumont State Center/Spindletop Center
03.1994 - 09.1999
Program Facilitator/Supervisor
Spindletop Center
03.1993 - 06.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Beaumont Independent School District
08.1991 - 01.1993
Therapist Tech/Early Childhood Assistant
Beaumont State Center
06.1987 - 06.1989
School Bus Monitor
Nacogdoches Independent School District
08.1982 - 07.1987
Teachers Assistant/Special Education Assistant
Nacogdoches Independent School District
08.1981 - 07.1987
High School Diploma -
Nacogdoches High School