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Kara Dillard

Detroit,MI

Summary

Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills. Provides individualized assistance and support. Demonstrated ability as a Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students and adult patients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments, and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 3 years of expertise providing in-home care. Completes domestic duties, helps patients with self-care and hygiene, and provides companionship. Experienced working with children and the elderly, with the skill of anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Clerk

Harris Teeter
12.2014 - 08.2024
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service..
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Set up salad bar
  • Make fruit & vegetable trays
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Adult Caregiver

SSI
06.2011 - 10.2014
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Detroit Board of Education
08.2005 - 06.2015
  • Helped teacher in classroom with specific instruction to meet needs for IEPs.
  • Participated in department, district and state in-service training programs as complements to curriculum or other program components.
  • Assisted teacher in setup and maintenance of classroom and cleaned materials to maintain hygienic environment.
  • Completed recordkeeping tasks at teacher's discretion.
  • Engaged in direct interaction and instruction with children in department's implementation of pre-K curriculum and early learning standards.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
  • Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.

Education

Associates of Science Degree - Education

Cornerstone University
01.2005

Skills

  • Language development
  • Nutrition education
  • Lesson implementation
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Social support
  • Classroom support
  • Reading support
  • IEP compliance
  • Educational assistance
  • Activity implementation
  • Physical assistance
  • Technology-based strategies
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Skilled in working both children and adults. Describe daily activities.  Monitor and document progress. Supervise structured and free time of children and adults. Manage field trips and necessary forms. Caring for children 3 to 5 years old and adults. Typing 45 words per minute.  Record verification and filing applications. Knowledge of Windows OS and Mac OS computers. Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Email, Data Entry.

Timeline

Produce Clerk

Harris Teeter
12.2014 - 08.2024

Adult Caregiver

SSI
06.2011 - 10.2014

Early Childhood Paraprofessional

Detroit Board of Education
08.2005 - 06.2015

Associates of Science Degree - Education

Cornerstone University

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