Heather Danner
Table Grove,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record in educational assistance and classroom organization, notably at V.I.T. Elementary. Excelled in delivering differentiated instruction and behavioral modification, enhancing student learning outcomes. Skilled in storytelling and creating visual displays, achieving significant improvements in engagement and comprehension.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
V.I.T. Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Gas Station Attendant
S&S Short Stop
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Processed fuel and merchandise transactions by operating POS system with accuracy.
- Maintained inventory of all saleable items.
- Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Facilitated sales of services and goods.
- Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
CNA
Graham Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
CNA
The Elms Nursing Home
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Cook
Mercer's on Main
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Health Science
Spoon River College
Macomb, Illinois05.2012
High School Diploma -
V.I.T. High School
Table Grove, IL05.2009
Skills
- Educational assistance
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Storytelling
- Classroom support
- Creating Visual Displays
- Behavior Modification
- Classroom Organization
Timeline
Paraprofessional
V.I.T. Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Gas Station Attendant
S&S Short Stop
04.2017 - 04.2018
CNA
Graham Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2016
CNA
The Elms Nursing Home
08.2013 - 03.2014
Cook
Mercer's on Main
06.2010 - 06.2013
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Health Science
Spoon River College
High School Diploma -
V.I.T. High School
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