Instruct students in socially acceptable behavior to reduce incidents and maintain order
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Communicates with administrators, law enforcement or other agency when needed to ensure safety of students
Files needed documentations for duration of state timeline for students' documentations.
Childcare Worker
Gods Little Tikes
08.2020 - 08.2022
Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
Paraprofessional
Jefferson City Public Schools - Cedar Hill
12.2019 - 01.2022
Worked in the self contained behavioral special education room with children who have special behavioral needs; works one on one with children on schoolwork and work in groups with children; ensures children are working to their best ability to transition back into the general classroom successfully.
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional
Kelly Services
10.2019 - 12.2019
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Lead Teacher
The Special Learning Center
08.2019 - 10.2019
Oversaw the well-being and safety of children with and without disabilities while ensuring engagement in physical activities; created lesson plans; managed and maintained an orderly classroom; performed activities to meet the health care and personal hygiene of disabled children.
Executive Assistant
Missouri Department of Transportation
01.2019 - 07.2019
Performed standard, advanced and confidential secretarial duties while managing and maintaining calendars, scheduled meetings and gathered files or materials for meetings as needed by Assistant Chief Counsel; prepared a variety of invoices, reports, memos, letters, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, and database.
Contributions Specialist
Department Of Labor and Industrial Relations
11.2017 - 01.2019
Established employer accounts with Missouri Division of Employment Security; investigated contribution matters to make administrative determinations regarding an employer's account; processed information through web based data processing platform.
Children's Service Worker
Department Of Social Services-Children's Division
11.2016 - 11.2017
Prepared all required reports for initial and ongoing children's protective service cases; used community resources to help families and children when necessary; placed children who had been placed in custody in temporary placements.
Senior Office Support Assistant
Department Of Social Services-Mo HealthNet
07.2016 - 11.2016
Processed internal request for office supplies; greeted visitors and ensured proper sign in answer phones; directed callers or visitor to appropriate meeting place or individual, or answered their questions
Customer Service Representative
The Lodge of Four Seasons
05.2016 - 07.2016
Provided high level of customer service; helped guest check into rooms; assisted with luggage storage; answered questions; dispatched various departments for issues throughout the resort
Customer Service Associate
Carter's Children's Store| Oshkosh B'gosh Retail
03.2016 - 05.2016
Greeted patrons and answered questions about products, services, and policies; rang up purchases, processed payments, and handled returns, refunds, and exchanges at the front end of each location
Substitute Teacher
Dixon R1 School District
08.2014 - 12.2015
Taught curriculum according to teacher's plan; maintained orderly classroom; assisted students as needed
Paraprofessional
Dixon R1 School District
01.2015 - 08.2015
Ensured the safety of a special needs child with epilepsy; assisted with in-class work; used a reward system for motivation
Youth Care Specialist
Great Circle
08.2014 - 10.2014
Provided residential care for at risk children in a cottage environment; participated in a multi-disciplinary treatment team; facilitated a healthy group living experience; assisted children with developing coping skills for environmental change and interaction skills with peers; deescalated chaos
Camp Counselor/Camp Director
Tri-County YMCA
06.2014 - 08.2014
Managed summer camp; organized field trips, activities and outings for the children; assisted with parent billing and enrollment; communicated with parents, staff and management
Group Educator/Substance Abuse Counselor
Family Guidance Center
02.2014 - 05.2014
Led group therapies to educate substance abuse victims/addicts on ways to recover from their addiction; entered session information in progress notes
Assistant Teacher
YMCA/Y's Kids Early Learning Center - St. Joseph
10.2010 - 05.2014
Provided care for children two to seven years of age; focused on developing skills to prepare children to enter school
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Columbia College
05.2001 - 05.2016
Associates of Arts - undefined
Columbia College
Associates in General Studies - undefined
Columbia College
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Missouri Western State University
Skills
Proficient with Microsoft softwares, google based software and Internet Research