Heather Ameling
Waterville,OH
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for all students, especially those with learning and emotional disabilities. Motivated to help children develop, learn and flourish. Strong background in child psychology and development combined with expertise in classroom and crisis management.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Wood County Educational Service Center
Pemberville, OH
09.2015 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Lead Job Coach
Wood Lane Industries
Bowling Green, OH
12.2012 - 09.2022
- Worked in a group setting of 20-30 developmentally disabled adults to assist in performing specific jobs to be a successful part of our community.
- Assisted clients in building successful on the job strategies.
- Worked with developmentally disabled adults to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
- Kept detailed records of individual job tasks and documented their work load into computer system for compensation.
Volleyball and Basketball Coach
Eastwood Local Schools
Pemberville, OH
08.2000 - 05.2015
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Case Manager
Wood County Mental Health Center
Bowling Green, OH
08.1994 - 03.1997
- Helped severely mentally ill adults with daily life skills to be a integral part of our community.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, and other case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions.
- Identified care needs of individual consumers and assisted with budgeting, self-awareness, grocery shopping and counseling.
- Evaluated treatment plans with consumers and set up daily, weekly and monthly goals to achieve.
Education
Master's in Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH05.1994
High School Diploma -
Eastwood Local Schools
Pemberville, OH05.1990
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Special Education Background
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Wood County Educational Service Center
09.2015 - Current
Lead Job Coach
Wood Lane Industries
12.2012 - 09.2022
Volleyball and Basketball Coach
Eastwood Local Schools
08.2000 - 05.2015
Case Manager
Wood County Mental Health Center
08.1994 - 03.1997
Master's in Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Findlay
High School Diploma -
Eastwood Local Schools
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