Jennifer Rupe
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Proactive Day Care Aide and Health Paraprofessional with comprehensive experience in child development, behavior support, and activity supervision. Proven success in fostering safe, nurturing environments and promoting positive behavior through engaging activities. Skilled in collaboration, emergency handling, and maintaining open communication with families. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level any position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Care (AACC)
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
11.2022 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere during babysitting sessions through storytelling, games, and music.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Served as a positive role model for young children by modeling appropriate language usage, manners, and conflict resolution methods.
- Promoted good behavior by using positive reinforcement techniques, such as praise and rewards.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s well-being by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Handled emergencies calmly and efficiently while following established safety protocols provided by the parents.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided healthy meals and snacks for children, adhering to any dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Utilized time-management skills to balance childcare responsibilities alongside light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Assisted with nap time routines, ensuring a consistent schedule for optimal rest and development.
- Supported child development milestones by implementing age-appropriate learning activities.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Maintained open communication lines with parents regarding their child''s progress, needs, and concerns.
- Facilitated outdoor playtime to promote physical activity and overall health in the children being cared for.
- Fostered creativity through arts and crafts projects, encouraging self-expression among the children.
- Established trust among families within local community networks leading to numerous referrals from satisfied clients.
- Displayed adaptability when faced with changing family dynamics or unexpected scheduling alterations.
- Improved children''s social skills through engaging group activities and outings.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Health Paraprofessional
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, improving efficiency and overall quality of care.
- Provided one-on-one support for patients with disabilities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Supported patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Promoted patient satisfaction through compassionate care tailored to each individual''s unique needs.
- Recognized potential emergencies or changes in patient status quickly allowing prompt response from medical staff.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
Activity Supervisor
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with other supervisors to develop innovative programming that attracted new participants to the facility.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of strength as well as growth opportunities for each individual contributor within the department.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for staff members, resulting in improved performance and skillsets.
- Boosted employee morale and job satisfaction through regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Provided ongoing support to staff during daily operations by addressing challenges promptly and offering practical solutions when needed.
- Oversaw the upkeep and maintenance of facility spaces, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment conducive to positive experiences for all.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations and guidelines, maintaining a secure environment for participants and staff alike.
- Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
- Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
- Developed and implemented themes and activities for children between ages of young fives and second grade.
- Assigned schedules and specific tasks to workers for optimal coverage.
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Empowered workers to independently handle common issues and maintain strict safety standards.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Helped staff customize plans for specific groups based on age or ability level.
- Facilitated hiring, training and evaluation of staff.
- Boosted loyalty and retained customers by resolving diverse concerns with service or operations.
Behavior Support Para
Gull Lake Community Schools
Richland, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop effective teaching strategies and improve overall school performance.
- Evaluated student progress regularly and adjusted instruction accordingly to meet each learner''s unique needs.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to maximize learning outcomes for all students in the classroom.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and needs.
- Developed individualized learning plans for students with diverse needs, ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
- Mentored new teachers to help them adapt to the school''s culture and improve their instructional skills.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to continually refine lesson plans based on student performance trends.
- Strengthened relationships between home and school through family engagement initiatives such as workshops, conferences, and newsletters.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance, reflection, and self-improvement throughout the academic year.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Comstock High School
2107 N 26th Street,kalamazoo Mi 4904806.2005
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Management
- Medication organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Routine management
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- First aid and safety
- First Aid Training
- Empathy and Sensitivity
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Humor and Wit
- Body language
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Day Care (AACC)
Gull Lake Community Schools
11.2022 - Current
Health Paraprofessional
Gull Lake Community Schools
10.2016 - Current
Activity Supervisor
Gull Lake Community Schools
10.2016 - Current
Behavior Support Para
Gull Lake Community Schools
10.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Comstock High School