Open To Work
Gary Ellison
Saint Louis County Special School District
Ballwin,MO
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Paraeducator, Special EducationMental Health TechnicianResidential Assistant
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Important To Me
Company Culture
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
A compassionate professional with varied experience in dealing with challenging populations and providing calm de-escalating techniques.
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
8 Years 7 Months- Implemented classroom strategies to support diverse learning needs and enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators for tailored instructional adjustments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Mental Health Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans under supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated therapeutic group activities to promote engagement and social skills among patients.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to clinical staff for assessment.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with hospital protocols.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Residential Assistant
3 Years 6 Months- Facilitated conflict resolution between residents when necessary, promoting a harmonious living environment for all occupants.
- Assisted with move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.
- Logged and filed incident reports, detailing significant occurrences during assigned shifts.
- Facilitated daily activities for residents, promoting engagement and social interaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Skills
Group instruction
Classroom management
Team collaboration
Classroom support
Motor skills development
Emotional assistance
Educator assistance
Certification
An active Substitute teaching certificate with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Saint Louis County Special School District
09.2016 - 04.2025Read More
Mental Health Technician
CenterPointe Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2016Read More
Residential Assistant
Bridgeway Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 07.2016Read More
Central Methodist University
Bachelor of Science from Sociology
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