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KATHLEEN ANDERSON

River Ridge,LA

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Volunteers of America, adept in time management and empathetic client care. Excelled in enhancing client independence and self-esteem, while maintaining certifications and advancing professional development. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, consistently achieving targeted outcomes in special education and home health settings.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide or Direct Support Professional

Volunteers of America
02.2020 - Current

Maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients. Assisting with daily hygiene. Enhancing their independence and quality of life. Doing laundry, monitoring medications, and cooking. Assisting two clients, one with a work schedule, and going to appointments. Maintaining positive relationships, and building independence and self esteem. Taking notes and following care plan. Taking professional development classes.

Direct Support Professional

STARC
01.2018 - 12.2019

Cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, assisting with daily hygiene, going to appointments, shopping, going to art classes, and restaurants. Taking notes and maintaining certifications and professional development classes. Building a positive relationship with the client and helping with self esteem.

Home Health Aide

Home Instead
01.2013 - 06.2016

Maintaining a safe and clean environment by cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, monitoring medications, shopping, and filling bird feeders. Building strong rapport and self esteem with client. Taking notes, doing paperwork, keeping certifications, and keeping up to date on a care plan.

Special Education Teacher

Buena Vista School District
08.1996 - 06.2012
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Education

Masters in Special Education - Education Major, Minors in History And English

Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
05-2003

Skills

  • Time management
  • Empathetic
  • Manages time well
  • Critical thinking, solves problems
  • Builds rapport with people
  • Active listening
  • Housekeeping, cooking, and laundry skills
  • Writing skills
  • Hygiene skills
  • Medication skills
  • Companionship and interactions
  • Reporting and monitoring any changes in plans or health
  • Recording any problems or changes
  • Professional development and certifications

Certification

Teaching Certificate, National Education Association Member, helped with Special Olympics.

Timeline

Home Health Aide or Direct Support Professional

Volunteers of America
02.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

STARC
01.2018 - 12.2019

Home Health Aide

Home Instead
01.2013 - 06.2016

Special Education Teacher

Buena Vista School District
08.1996 - 06.2012

Teaching Certificate, National Education Association Member, helped with Special Olympics.

Masters in Special Education - Education Major, Minors in History And English

Saginaw Valley State University
KATHLEEN ANDERSON