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James Bernick

Allison Park,PA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Education Services, Fox Chapel School Dist.
11.2023 - Current

· Assume duties of the classroom teacher in accordance with school district lesson plans, school rules, and Kelly policies.

· Build a classroom environment that's conducive to learning and appropriate to the ability and interests of students.

· For long-term assignments, i will be required to develop lessons plans, as well as build, administer, and grade tests and assignments.

BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVE

American Income Life
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Observing, interview, and hiring process
  • Making outbound phone call to set up appointments with direct supervisors
  • Sitting in, and completing live presentations with clients
  • Setting up our clientele with their requested benefits
  • Involved in agency wide workshops to improve skill set

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Merakey
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

The Arc Of Butler County
06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Facilitate the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the recreation, volunteer, and employments sites of their choosing
  • Creates and uses natural supports and supports client in a person centered manner
  • Teaches safety awareness to clients while they access their community

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER

Slippery Rock University
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • My job required me to implement the daily programs, direct and supervise classroom aides, assist the director, and lead teacher with designated duties and communicate with parents about their children and the program.
  • Kept classrooms and play areas tidy and well-organized for safety.
  • Prepared classroom learning materials and activities prior to start of school day.

AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR

YMCA
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • My job required me to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities
  • Supervise, participate in, and administer recreational activities for children
  • Provide a safe and fun environment for participants in the After School program.

CAMP COUNSELOR

YMCA
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • My job required me to plan, lead, and implement camp programs for children ages 5-13 years old
  • Provided high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants
  • Ensured their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

WESTERN UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL INTERN

Special Olympics PA
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • My job entailed in Assisting with competition activation for western PA schools including coach support, virtual programming, and scoring
  • Data collection and transfer to GMS, as well as overall support for UCS Fitness Heptathlon
  • Spread The Word Inclusion campaigns and Ordering Cool Schools Plunge Assistance
  • Assistance with Grant administration/Reporting.

UNIFIED BOCCE COACH

Special Olympics PA
12.2018 - 04.2020
  • Complete required online and in-person coaches' training
  • Recruit team members for high school's Interscholastic Unified Sports team
  • Organize and conduct practices and training program - in a safe and secure physical environment
  • Prepare team for Interscholastic Unified Sports competitions
  • Handle administrative work for the school district and Special Olympics
  • Promote fair competition at all events
  • Teach life skills in a sports setting.
  • Teach all coaching staff and athletes the rules of the sport

CASHIER

Walgreens
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • A Walgreens cashier is responsible for ensuring and maintaining outstanding customer service
  • I was responsible for maintaining company standards and efficiently and accurately processing sales very quickly
  • Cashiers at Walgreens effectively perform cash register operations and safeguards company assets.

Education

Master of Science - Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Transition Programming in Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
12.2021

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patience
  • Passion
  • Student engagement
  • First aid certification

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Education Services, Fox Chapel School Dist.
11.2023 - Current

BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVE

American Income Life
01.2023 - 10.2023

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Merakey
06.2022 - 12.2022

COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SPECIALIST

The Arc Of Butler County
06.2022 - 10.2022

PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER

Slippery Rock University
01.2022 - 05.2022

AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR

YMCA
12.2021 - 01.2022

CAMP COUNSELOR

YMCA
06.2021 - 09.2021

WESTERN UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL INTERN

Special Olympics PA
12.2020 - 07.2021

UNIFIED BOCCE COACH

Special Olympics PA
12.2018 - 04.2020

CASHIER

Walgreens
09.2016 - 04.2017

Master of Science - Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Transition Programming in Special Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
James Bernick