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, AZ08-2012
GED -
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA01-2008
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