Highly motivated and outgoing education professional who has held multiple positions that have provided experience not only working with children but also with parents, customers, teachers, residents, and people with disabilities. These positions have required public speaking, customer service, hard work, multi-tasking, lesson planning, and more. My goal as a teacher is to make learning fun and interactive for students while still being effective and efficient.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Counselor
Indian Trails Camp - IKUS Life Enrichment Services
04.2022 - Current
This camp was specifically for people with all sorts of disabilities, including but not limited to autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and developmental disabilities.
Provided assistance to campers in getting ready for the day and getting ready for bed, assistance in the bathroom, showering, brushing teeth, eating meals, and getting campers dressed and undressed if support was needed (for example, for a camper in a wheelchair we learned how to use either a hoyer or different transitions to get them in and out of their wheelchair, use the bathroom, and get into and out of bed).
Being responsible for multiple campers with disabilities at one time required incredible multi-tasking and teamwork skills: ensuring that none of the campers ran away from the group, ate anything they were not supposed to or allergic to (especially campers with Pica), watching campers who were nonverbal for signs of having to use the bathroom or anything they might need help with, and ensuring campers were participating in activities and helping campers using hand over hand assistance with projects such as painting or other crafts.
Learned how to professionally react to camper meltdowns, specifically from campers with behavioral issues, and come up with clever ways to get campers to cooperate and participate in activities. I came up with ideas such as sticker charts for good behavior, playing their favorite songs on the speaker, taking a short walk with a camper, taking a camper to the sensory room, and diverting the camper's attention to a new activity such as coloring.
Learned how to use multiple kinds of equipment such as Hoyers, bedpans, and different types of wheelchairs
Learned how to be patient and problem-solve in the face of difficulties
Dietary Aide for Assisted Living
Beacon Hill
06.2019 - 07.2021
Set up tables with utensils and plates, prepared food according to each resident's dietary needs, served food to the residents, bussed and cleaned the tables, and washed and put dishes away
Had patience and kindness toward the residents, as I worked in the Assisted Living building the residents needed a lot of assistance and could often get confused or frustrated with what they were able to eat on the menu
Monitored food safety and sanitation standards in food service areas.
Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Elementary Teacher Assistant
Trinitas Classical School
01.2021 - Current
Created and taught lesson plans to elementary students
Assisted students in developing a deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
Helped the teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Piano and Violin Teacher
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05.2021 - 08.2021
Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing, recording and composing musicians.
Created my own lesson plans and conducted individual lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.
Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
Tutor/Teacher Helper
Sibley Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022
Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
Babysitter
Neighbors
01.2018 - Current
Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Taught children basic life skills, manners, and personal hygiene.
Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Assisted with meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry to support the family with additional chores.
Juicerista
Clean Juice
07.2020 - 08.2021
Kept kitchen, counter, and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Prepared wraps, smoothies, salads, soups, and sandwiches for customers.
Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
Performed serving, cleaning, and stocking to high standards
Provided excellent customer satisfaction
Learned multitasking skills and how to stay calm and continue to work efficiently when the store became busy
Dogsitter
Neighbors
01.2017 - Current
Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
Campus Ministry Band
Campus Ministry
10.2022 - Current
Pianist in the campus ministry band at GVSU
Ability to work with a team and improvise
Education
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
East Grand Rapids, MI
2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education PCKET K-6
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
2025
Skills
Public Speaking
Customer Service
Organized
Clear communication
Time Management
Lesson Planning
Group and Individual Instruction
Child and Adolescent Mentoring
Multitasking
Dependable and Responsible
Attention to Detail
Decision-Making
Timeline
Campus Ministry Band
Campus Ministry
10.2022 - Current
Tutor/Teacher Helper
Sibley Elementary
09.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Counselor
Indian Trails Camp - IKUS Life Enrichment Services
04.2022 - Current
Piano and Violin Teacher
-
05.2021 - 08.2021
Elementary Teacher Assistant
Trinitas Classical School
01.2021 - Current
Juicerista
Clean Juice
07.2020 - 08.2021
Dietary Aide for Assisted Living
Beacon Hill
06.2019 - 07.2021
Babysitter
Neighbors
01.2018 - Current
Dogsitter
Neighbors
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
East Grand Rapids High School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education PCKET K-6
Grand Valley State University
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