- Gardening
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
Debra Coon
Pittsville,WI
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong experience in providing compassionate and reliable in-home support. Adaptable and dependable team player focused on delivering high-quality care and fostering positive environment. Skilled in personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for effective communication, empathy, and ability to respond to changing needs swiftly.
Educational professional prepared for impactful support roles in academic settings. Strong experience in classroom management, individualized student assistance, and instructional support. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability to changing needs. Well-versed in fostering positive learning environments and effective communication with students and staff.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Care Giver
Self Employed
05.2017 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients in home settings.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences, enhancing quality of life.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, activities, and any changes in health status.
- Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Educational Assistant
Pittsville School District
09.1995 - 08.2014
- Supported classroom management by implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and resources to enhance learning experiences.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with educators to identify and address academic challenges faced by students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
- 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.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Production Worker
Ocean Spray Cranberries
09.1990 - 04.1995
- Operated and maintained production machinery for efficient processing of cranberry products.
- Monitored quality control measures to ensure product consistency and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols within the production environment.
- Contributed to product innovation by providing feedback on production challenges.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, WISkills
- Cooking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Compassionate caregiving
- Transportation services
- First aid and safety
- Meal planning
- Client confidentiality
- Mobility support
- Dementia care
- Care plan management
Interests
Timeline
In Home Care Giver
Self Employed
05.2017 - Current
Educational Assistant
Pittsville School District
09.1995 - 08.2014
Production Worker
Ocean Spray Cranberries
09.1990 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Wisconsin