Compassionate professional with experience in educational and developmental support roles. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans, ensuring effective classroom management and positive learning environments for students with diverse needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
Mt. Vernon, KY
10.2019 - 05.2026
Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans and educational activities.
Facilitated classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment for students often managing multiple tasks at one time to ensure classroom is running safely for all children.
Supported individualized education plans by providing tailored assistance to students with diverse needs including but not limited to sensory processing, children with complex airways requiring a ventilator, autism, behavior, and developmental delay
Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum delivery and improve student engagement strategies by recommending various classroom materials to director and staff to meet the children's sensory and emotional well being based on knowledge learned through college classes.
Direct Support Professional
Path Forward Kentucky
Richmond, KY
12.2023 - 11.2025
Facilitated activities of daily living to enhance client independence and build independence in teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Developed individualized care plans in collaboration and meeting with client and families.
Monitored client behaviors, documenting observations and reporting significant changes.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Advocated for client needs during interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive care.
Activities Assistant
Rockcastle Regional Hospital
Mt. Vernon, KY
10.2019 - 01.2024
Coordinated recreational activities to enhance long-term ventilator patients engagement in valued occupations.
Used activity analysis and evaluated and implemented programs based on individual patient needs and interests.
Collaborated with healthcare staff to integrate therapeutic activities into care plans.
Focused on client-centered care to meet the needs of each resident individually.