Joy Coston
Gulph Mills,PA
Summary
To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Also a dedicated professional with writing skill and ability to meet company goals while utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Valley Forge Middle School, CCRES
Wayne, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
Administrative Assistant
United Real Estate
King Of Prussia
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information. fo
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Special Friends Foundation
King of Prussia, PA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Berwyn, PA
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Direct Support Professional
Developmental Enterprise Corporation
Norristown, PA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
Phoenixville, PA
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
Administrative Assistant
Manpower Staffing
East Norriton, PA
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
Education
Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2017
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville, PA06.2013
Skills
- Writing and Editing
- Clerical Support
- Grammatical Skills
- Essay Writing
- Social Media Content Writing
- Research and Interviews
- Editing and Rewriting
- Client Education
- Needs Assessment
- Problem Identification
Certification
Freelance Writer certification with International Association of Professions Career College
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Valley Forge Middle School, CCRES
09.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
United Real Estate
03.2023 - 09.2023
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Special Friends Foundation
08.2022 - 02.2023
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
02.2020 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
Developmental Enterprise Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Teacher
Bright Horizons
03.2016 - 12.2018
Administrative Assistant
Manpower Staffing
05.2013 - 08.2015
Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors - Social Work
University of Valley Forge