Katherine Rhodes
Youngsville,LA
Summary
Community Service Volunteer with background working in service-based programs and nonprofits in Lafayette, La.. Physically fit and active with flexible schedule and desire to help. Highly energetic, friendly and tireless in supporting others. Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Committed Direct Service Worker offers 2 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level 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. Highly motivated individual with passion for helping others. Experienced leading projects and working with diverse range of people. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is always eager to learn and grow.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Special Olympic Coach
Special Olympics Louisiana
08.2012 - Current
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Established and maintained relationships with local organizations to coordinate volunteer efforts.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
Direct Service Worker
LARC
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lafayette Parish School Board
08.2018 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- 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.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
Teacher
Diocese Of Lafayette
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Teacher
Lafayette Parish School Board
12.1991 - 05.2014
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading program
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Minor in Kindergarten
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.1992
Skills
- Direct Supervision
- Social Skills
- Case Management
- Client Documentation
- Social Development
- Community Integration
- Quality Program Protocols
- Mental Health Support
- Direct Counseling
- Progress Documentation
- Mandatory Reporting
- Problem Identification
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Client Records Management
Timeline
Direct Service Worker
LARC
06.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Lafayette Parish School Board
08.2018 - Current
Teacher
Diocese Of Lafayette
08.2016 - 05.2018
Volunteer Special Olympic Coach
Special Olympics Louisiana
08.2012 - Current
Teacher
Lafayette Parish School Board
12.1991 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Minor in Kindergarten
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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