Overview
Work History
Education
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Jennifer Grodecki

Thor

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Iowa Choice Charter school
Union
01.2025 - Current
  • Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
  • Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
  • Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
  • Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
  • Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.

Certified Nursing Assistant

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford
05.2019 - Current
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.

Paraprofessional

Eagle Grove community school
Eagle Grove
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
  • Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
  • Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate student records and progress reports.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Supported English Language Learners in acquiring language skills and understanding content.

Paraprofessional

Fort Dodge Community Schools
Fort Dodge
01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
  • Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
  • Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
  • Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Guided students in developing organizational and study skills.
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional times, including lunch and recess.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
  • Collaborated with teachers to adapt materials to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
  • Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
  • Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades and academic progress reports.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate student records and progress reports.
  • Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
  • Supported English Language Learners in acquiring language skills and understanding content.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
  • Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.

Education

Associate of Arts - Concentration in Elementary Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
08-2012

GED -

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
01-2008

Skills

  • Instructional support
  • Individualized education plans
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Educational material preparation
  • Child supervision
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Special needs support
  • Behavioral observation
  • Collaborative and Team-oriented
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Goal setting

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Iowa Choice Charter school
01.2025 - Current

Paraprofessional

Eagle Grove community school
01.2020 - 01.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

GrapeTree Medical Staffing
05.2019 - Current

Paraprofessional

Fort Dodge Community Schools
01.2012 - 05.2017

Associate of Arts - Concentration in Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

GED -

Iowa Central Community College

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