To utilize my nineteen and a half years of experience working in the PACES Program working with students in ensuring their success, and to continue to use my leadership position and skills in providing support to staff/faculty within this program.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Students
PACES Program
Bristol, CT
01.2022 - Current
Supervise and manage the Residential Life Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students within the PACES Program as well as with students on the Autism Spectrum, and non-verbal students
Supervise and oversees Residential Life Counselors including overnight staff
Oversees the implementation of behavioral management system for students
Meets with Program Director and reviews student progress and goals for each student within the program
Works in collaboration with other support staff and consultants for the success of each student’s unique needs
Participates in the interview process in the hiring of new candidates for employment.
Residential Counselor
PACES Program
Bristol, CT
01.2004 - 01.2022
Emphasizing the development of socially appropriate behaviors, independent living skills, problem solving skills, and use of leisure time for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing students daily living skills such as; cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry, creating and implementing a budget at spending and saving finances, going to work on time, and giving lectures in residential meetings, and doing arts and craft activities
Working on Individualized Treatment Plans- Providing individual structured behavior management programs developed to meet each students’ unique needs
Writing daily reports and documenting evening activities, incident reports, and safe forms.
Residential Counselor
CCARC, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
As required, train, supervise and support individuals in the household environment with daily living activities
Provided transportation, and safe transportation training, taught budget management as part of daily living skills to maximize the potential of the individual receiving the service
Record and document information to include, but no limited to behavioral programs, medical information and/or other concerns
Maintaining a communication log book, which documented fire drills, residents’ programs, financial records, vehicle maintenance, staff meetings and any other required information needed
Successfully met and maintained the requirements of all certifications and trainings as established by relevant regulatory bodies and CCARC, and completed such requirements within the required time frames such as CPR, PMT, and Frist Aid.
Day Care Worker
Ivy Drive School Fun Club
Bristol, CT
01.1995 - 01.1997
Provided after school Day Care activities
Arts and craft activities for elementary school children
Brought the elementary students to the playscape as if the weather is cooperated.
Corresponding Secretary
The Distel Group, Inc.
01.1994 - 01.1995
Wrote Affidavit forms for tax purposes
Received and matched checks and applications to policies for insured
Typed correspondence letters for agents and insured to required signature an insured or notary public and returned an original affidavit forms
Attached copies of affidavit papers to original tags
Worked as back up and would access and input new policies into the computer
Office clerk doing clerical duties.
Education
Coursework in General Studies -
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
St. Augustine, Fla
Skills
Organized with documentation
Effective Communicator
Motivator
Problem Solver
Team Leader
Microsoft 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Email
Data Entry
Certification
PMT (Physical/Psychological Management Training) and CPR/First Aid certificates
First Aid and CPR Instructor
Residential Counselor/Teacher’s Aid Handbook Presenter
Participate in the interview process in the hiring of new candidates
2006 CEASD dormitory counselor certification, American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, CT
1993-1994 Office Clerk Certification, American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, CT
Leadership Experience
Coordinates and schedules activities within the Residential Life Program. Takes initiative when implementing various activities. I would delegate various activities with the other staff and would encourage the team approach when doing so.