Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd / 3rd Grade
Peeples Valley Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Case Manager, Group Facilitator
Decesion Point Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Prepared and led support groups for patients.
Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
Provided self-esteem and anger management group therapy.
Oversaw support groups for 25 plus clients suffering from addiction & co-occurring disorders.
Clinical Intake Specialist
Paramount Recovery Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Performed evaluations based on ASAM psychosocial and comprehensive medical assessments.
Assisted in development of comprehensive case plans supporting sobriety.
Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Made recommendations of needed services to interdisciplinary team regarding client centered care.
Educator
Kirkland Elementary School
10.2018 - 02.2022
Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Exemplified positive behavior for children by assisting with learning. moving around to manage classroom and maintaining safety.
Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Assumed leadership roles in classes and summer activities.
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Managed caseload of students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Hospice Caregiver
Self-employed
04.2009 - 03.2018
Oversaw implementation and ongoing assessment of patient care plan.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Territory Business Manager
Western Waste LLC
05.2013 - 05.2016
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using Trashflow software
Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads
Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes
Developed highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities
Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
Kept operations in compliance with federal and state laws, industry regulations and County requirements.
Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain company's competitive edge across territories.
Integrated innovative ideas to accomplish corporate and individual objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Correctional Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2023
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Yavapai College
Prescott, Arizona
05.2019
Skills
Classroom management
Decision Making
Report Preparation
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Adaptable to Changing Conditions
Complex Problem Solving
Client needs assessments
Written and verbal communication
Organizational Development
Health decision assistance
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Certification
Paraprofessional I & II Certification
CPR and First Aide Certified
Food Handlers Card
CDL Class B Drivers License
Adult Care Home Certifications
Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Substitute Teacher Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd / 3rd Grade
Peeples Valley Elementary School
07.2023 - Current
Case Manager, Group Facilitator
Decesion Point Recovery Center
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Intake Specialist
Paramount Recovery Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
Educator
Kirkland Elementary School
10.2018 - 02.2022
Territory Business Manager
Western Waste LLC
05.2013 - 05.2016
Hospice Caregiver
Self-employed
04.2009 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Correctional Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Yavapai College
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