Seasoned professional with a proven track record in educational support and compassionate client care, notably with the Houston County Board of Education. Skilled in classroom management and fostering behavior improvements, I excel in creating impactful learning experiences and providing exceptional care. My dedication has consistently enhanced client and student well-being, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and collaborative success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
Houston County Board Of Education
Ashford
08.2022 - Current
Facilitated small group instruction for students with special needs.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress.
Conducted assessments of student performance, progress, and achievement levels.
Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
Monitored student behavior in the classroom and on field trips.
Instructed students in basic skills such as reading comprehension, writing techniques, mathematics computation.
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling learners.
Elderly Caregiver
Paige Pope
Ashford
10.2022 - 11.2023
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
Direct Care Assistant
Vaughn Blumberg
Cowarts
09.2021 - 09.2022
Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations involving clients.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in direct care industry.
Performed housekeeping duties such as laundry, dusting, mopping floors.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating and using the restroom.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Provided companionship to clients by engaging in conversation and recreational activities.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Observed changes in behavior or physical condition and reported any concerns to supervisor immediately.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Encouraged independence among clients by teaching self-care skills and strategies for managing daily life tasks.
Caregiver
Todd Smith Products
Cowarts
08.2020 - 01.2022
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature.
Respected the privacy of each client at all times and maintained confidentiality of their records.
Maintained accurate records of client's health information in an organized manner.
Attended to basic needs of clients like feeding them when necessary.
Transported clients to social events or other places they wish to visit.
Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading books or playing games.
Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Managed household duties such as grocery shopping, running errands, paying bills and arranging for services such as repairs or maintenance of the home.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
Procured proper equipment for clients with limited mobility.
Prepared records of client behavior, health and activities and notified supervisors of significant changes.
Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
Observed changes in condition of clients and reported any changes to supervisor immediately.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Instrument Technician
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Dothan
06.2020 - 01.2021
Attended regular training sessions to stay up-to-date with current technologies related to instrumentation.
Tested performance of in-development parts, assemblies and systems under simulated operating conditions to optimize plans.
Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts.
Constructed and evaluated electrical components for consumer electronics applications.
Monitored instrument operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from standard operating conditions.
Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary modifications or performed simple repairs.
Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
Conducted preventive maintenance programs to maintain optimal performance of all instruments.
Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
Adhered to safety and environmental requirements .
Assembled electrical systems or prototypes using hand tools or measuring instruments.
Caregiver
Debbie Vann
Ashford
01.2020 - 04.2020
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Personal Caregiver
Dale Trice
Santa Rosa Beach
09.2018 - 12.2019
Administered medication as prescribed by physicians in accordance with state regulations.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Took initiative in providing comfort measures for pain management when needed.
Accompanied clients to doctor appointments or other errands outside the home.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Lifeguard Manager
City of Dothan
Dothan
04.2016 - 08.2017
Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
Compiled incident reports detailing any accidents or injuries occurring within the facility in accordance with legal requirements.
Provided waivers and other safety documents for patrons to sign for legal guidelines.
Examined recreational equipment for signs of damage and potential safety risks.
Led comprehensive safety training for new employees using company procedures.
Provided guidance and support to lifeguards when needed, ensuring they had the necessary resources available at all times.
Monitored daily pool activities and lifeguard performance.
Investigated customer complaints regarding safety violations or any other incidents reported by patrons or staff members.
Inspected recreational areas to satisfy cleanliness guidelines and remove debris.
Monitored pool area activities on a daily basis to ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to rules and regulations.
Supervised maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters, testing chemicals and inspecting equipment for signs of wear or damage.
Tested lifeguards' skillsets using scenario simulations.
Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
Resolved member issues or complaints by listening and addressing issues directly or assigning tasks to other staff.
Reviewed accident prevention plans on a regular basis to identify areas where additional training may be required.
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
Cowarts
01.2016 - 08.2017
Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Organized book displays to attractively showcase products.
Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
Tracked inventory levels using computerized systems.
Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
Performed opening and closing duties such as counting cash drawers and checking all equipment for proper functioning.
Provided information about titles, authors, and genres to customers who requested assistance.
Retail Sales Associate
Old Navy
Dothan
11.2014 - 12.2015
Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Kept informed about new products arriving at the store on a regular basis.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
Addressed customer questions and concerns regarding products and services.
Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Pool Lifeguard
City of Dothan
Dothan
05.2014 - 08.2015
Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
Maintained order in the pool area, ensuring all guests followed posted rules and regulations.
Instructed classes in basic swimming skills including floating, kicking, treading water and stroke development.
Checked weather reports to warn public of potential inclement weather and proper safety procedures.
Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
Inspected pool areas for cleanliness, reporting any concerns to supervisor immediately.
Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
Contacted medical authorities immediately in events of serious injury.
Ensured proper use of rescue tubes, life rings, backboards and other lifesaving equipment.
Monitored swimmers, enforcing rules and regulations while providing assistance when needed.
Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
Transported injured patrons from location of accidents to safety and medical transportation.
Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
Administered immediate and comprehensive first aid to injured and distressed patrons.
Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.