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Joyce Schramm

Hometown,IL

Summary

A reliable, motivated paraprofessional offers lesson reinforcement, student supervision, and report creation expertise, paired with outstanding communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible and versatile professional with several years of experience delivering specialized educational assistance to students and teachers. Recognized for attentiveness to the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each student, showing kindness and compassion.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional/DSP

Elim Christian Services
Crestwood, IL
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
  • Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
  • Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
  • Developed creative learning activities that engage all types of learners.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.

Paraprofessional Aide

NSSEO
Mt. Prospect, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.

Direct Support Professional

Search Inc
Mt. Prospect, IL
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.

Private Caregiver

Self-employeed
Peoria, IL
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided a safe environment with compassion and dignity.
  • Helped individual with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Improved individual outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for happiness and safety.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting individual with personal hygiene needs.
  • Transported individual to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.

DSP/DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER

Apostolic Christian LifePoints
Morton, IL
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Misericordia
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

SECURITY OFFICER

04.2012 - 07.2018

Transportation Security Administration

TSA
Chicago, IL
  • Provided top-notch protection for traveling public by conducting tests for explosives residue
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
  • Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures
  • Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items
  • Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities
  • Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations
  • Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
  • Detailed security-related incidents into reports for dissemination to upper management
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials
  • Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Queen of Peace High School
Burbank, IL
05.1993

Some College (No Degree) - Coding

Devry University
Chicago, IL

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Individualized education plans
  • Behavioral intervention techniques
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Community integration support
  • Emotional support
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Cpr certified

Certification

Paraprofessional License- 2023

CPR Certification Bedside Care Ability to Lift Clients Clear Communication Personal Hygiene Assistance Progress Tracking Social Perceptiveness Team Collaboration Care Planning Supportive Personality Critical Thinking Decision Making Relationship Building Client Records Management Problem Identification Time Management Client Education Caring Companionship Attentive to People Sound Judgment Personal Service First Aid Certification Safety Compliance Accurate in Following Orders Meal Planning

Timeline

Paraprofessional/DSP

Elim Christian Services
02.2024 - Current

Paraprofessional Aide

NSSEO
08.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Search Inc
04.2023 - 08.2023

Private Caregiver

Self-employeed
10.2022 - 03.2023

DSP/DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER

Apostolic Christian LifePoints
11.2021 - 03.2022

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Misericordia
08.2019 - 10.2021

SECURITY OFFICER

04.2012 - 07.2018

Transportation Security Administration

TSA

High School Diploma -

Queen of Peace High School

Some College (No Degree) - Coding

Devry University

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Richard J Daley College

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