Fiona Ryan
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Presley Ridge School for the Deaf Residential Program
05.2022 - Current
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions.
- Improved clients' daily living skills (e.g., meal preparation, chore completion, and hygiene routines) with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Identified opportunities to learn, build, and master the skills needed to become independent.
- Organized and participated in recreational activities, contributing to vibrant community life for residents.
- Managed crises effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring the safety of clients and staff.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
Office Assistant
IBEW Local 5 Union
03.2023 - Current
- Part-time summer internship working approximately 10 hours per week
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, distributing mail, data entry, and organizing paperwork.
Guest and Service Advocate
Target
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions accurately.
- Handled returns and exchanges professionally, maintaining positive guest relationships while adhering to company policies.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Ensured safety and quality control by double-checking orders before delivering them to customers' vehicles.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-2024
Minor - Special Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12-2024
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest Christian Academy
Bethel Park06-2021
Skills
- Relationship building
- Collaborative Team Contributor
- Positive attitude
- Client support
- Behavioral management
- Medication administration
- First aid and safety
- Data entry
- Housekeeping tasks
- Disability awareness
Leadership and Volunteer
ASL Interpreter for Amplify Kids Program
October 2022 to Present
Amplify Church, Monroeville PA
Children's Ministry Team Lead for the Deaf Community
June 2023 to Present
Amplify Church, Monroeville PA
Sign Language Club, Member
September 2021 to Present
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
Sign Language Club, President
May 2023 to December 2024
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
Sign Language Club, Vice-President
May 2022 to May 2023
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
South Hills Assembly Summer Kids Camp, Photographer
July 2019
Bonjiorno Conference Center, Carlisle PA
Children’s Program Volunteer
January 2015 to August 2019
South Hills Assembly of God Church, Pittsburgh PA
Summer Camps
Summer Youth Camp at South Hills Assembly of God Church
7th to 10th grade
Bonjiorno Conference Center, Carlisle PA
Summer Kids Camp at South Hills Assembly of God Church
3rd to 6th grade
Bonjiorno Conference Center, Carlisle PA
Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth Camp a.k.a. Camp Carlo
July 2009 to July 2019
Catholic Awareness Midsummer Program (C.A.M.P.), Huttonsville, WV
Timeline
Office Assistant
IBEW Local 5 Union
03.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Presley Ridge School for the Deaf Residential Program
05.2022 - Current
Guest and Service Advocate
Target
09.2019 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Minor - Special Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest Christian Academy
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