Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Religious and Community
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Kathleen Dang

Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Proven caregiver and educator, adept in compassionate client care and behavioral management, demonstrated during tenure at David Dang and Saint Columban Catholic School. Excelled in creating safe, engaging environments, enhancing client and student well-being. Achieved significant improvements in client satisfaction and student learning outcomes through innovative care and educational strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IHSS Care Provider

David Dang
Garden Grove, CA
12.2020 - Current
  • Organized recreational activities to stimulate physical and mental well-being of the client.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Attended training sessions related to home health topics or skills enhancement.

Student Teacher

Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton , CA
08.2010 - 12.2025
  • Created interactive presentations using multimedia resources such as videos, slideshows.
  • Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
  • Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Preschool Teacher's Aide

Saint Columban Catholic School
Garden Grove, CA
03.2012 - 11.2013
  • Supervised children both indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Prepared educational materials needed for lessons and activities.
  • Assisted with the planning of age-appropriate activities for children in a preschool setting.
  • Engaged in positive interactions with children throughout the day by playing games or reading stories together.
  • Provided emotional support to students and communicated any issues or concerns to the teacher.
  • Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement classroom curriculum.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Substitute Teacher

Garden Grove Unified School District - Substitute
Garden Grove, CA
02.2012 - 08.2012
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Monitored student behavior and maintained a safe learning environment.
  • Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
  • Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to motivate students.
  • Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
  • Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
08-2010

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
12-2008

Associate of Arts - Education

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
08-2000

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Emotional support
  • Personal Hygiene Support
  • Agile Method Adaptation
  • Client documentation
  • Home safety assessments
  • Behavioral management
  • Behavioral Intervention Techniques
  • Promoting Collaborative Engagement
  • Spiritual support and companionship
  • Support for Children with Needs

Certification

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED with Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration and Asthma and Quick-Relief Medication Administration. American Red Cross Certificate 013J445.
  • Safe Haven- It's Up to You Certificate Completed 8/2024 Valid to 8/2027
  • Orange Diocese Fingerprinted and cleared
  • Unified School District Fingerprinted and cleared
  • Garden Grove Unified School District Substitute Permit 2012
  • CBEST Feb. 2009 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
  • CSET July 2009 Multiple Subjects Subtest I- Read, Lang, Lit, Hist & Soc Sci
  • CSET July 2009 Multiple Subject Subtest II- Science; Mathematics
  • CSET Sept 2009 MS- Subtest Phys Ed, Human Dev, Vis/Perf Art
  • CSET Mar 2010 Science I, II General Science
  • CSET Nov 2010 Science III Biology/ Life Science
  • CSET Nov 2010 Science III Earth/ Planetary Science

Accomplishments

  • Undergraduate GPA 3.74
  • Dean's List at CSUF
  • President's List at OCC

Religious and Community

  • Volunteer Catechist for Orange Diocese since 2004 to present
  • Catechist teacher for RCIA, RCIC, Viet Religious Ed various grades 1-8, Confirmation 1 & 2
  • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion until August 2025
  • Special Needs Advocate for Gift / Autistic/ Learning Disability and Delayed Children

Timeline

IHSS Care Provider

David Dang
12.2020 - Current

Preschool Teacher's Aide

Saint Columban Catholic School
03.2012 - 11.2013

Substitute Teacher

Garden Grove Unified School District - Substitute
02.2012 - 08.2012

Student Teacher

Cal State Fullerton
08.2010 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

Orange Coast College

Associate of Arts - Education

Golden West College

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