Emily Collada
Grass Lake
Summary
Motivated professional looking for similar job opportunities to my prior jobs or something new. I stopped working in the school as I had another child but I am eager to get back to work. I have a can-do attitude and I am a fast learner. I strive to be the best at everything I do. I am kind, compassionate and do very well in customer service type of settings. Flexible scheduling preferred as I do have children.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Royal Oak Public Schools
Royal Oak
01.2019 - 04.2024
- As a Paraprofessional I worked one on one with special needs students in a classroom setting. I assisted teachers and staff to be sure that the day would run as smoothly as possible, while handling all the needs and responsibilities associated with that particular student.
- Supported teachers by assisting with classroom management and student engagement.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans for students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student behavior and performance.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching support skills.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
Gas Station Attendant
McPeeks Exxon Mobil
Royal Oak
04.2016 - 12.2023
- Worked as a lone attendant.
- Made all sales.
- Always had a perfect drawer/cigarette count at the end of shift.
- Stocked and handled incoming stock deliveries while making sure count and math was correct from distributors.
- Cleaned the station while still manning all sales and the station solo.
- Handled emergency situations like gas spills regularly as I worked at a heavily visited station in a decently large city.
- This being my ‘Second job’ for most of the time working there, I managed to be a favorite for my boss and costumers as the station was always spotless while I was working and I always had a positive attitude for customers.
- Learned how to have a ‘Customer Service Voice’ while working here.
- As I worked through COVID here as an essential worker, I learned so much about the ability to please all customers and help in any way possible even in difficult situations/circumstances.
CNA
Always Care Nursing Agency
New Baltimore
06.2012 - 12.2016
- I actually worked for both Always Care and their sister company Always Care Plus at the same time and worked for 60-80 hours a week at this time. Both wonderful companies and would recommend to anyone in this field.
- Gave recommendations to consumers regarding physical therapy options.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and emergency situations as they arose.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Education
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Dorsey College
Madison Heights, MI02-2013
CNA Certification - CNA
Phlebotomy Career Training Institute
Garden City08-2011
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Wound Care
- Home Care
- Multi Tasking
- Child Care
- Tube Feedings
- Care Associated with Children/Elderly/Handicapped Disabled Consumers/Students
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Royal Oak Public Schools
01.2019 - 04.2024
Gas Station Attendant
McPeeks Exxon Mobil
04.2016 - 12.2023
CNA
Always Care Nursing Agency
06.2012 - 12.2016
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Dorsey College
CNA Certification - CNA
Phlebotomy Career Training Institute