Kelli Rick
Peyton,CO
Summary
Hardworking and reliable individual with a strong ability in teamwork and individual care. Offering time-management skills, communication skills, and compassion. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Proactive Special Education Paraprofessional skilled at working with diverse special education students. Successful at supporting children's unique needs.
Resourceful Special Education Paraprofessional with several years of experience assisting classroom teachers and promoting individualized learning techniques. Certified in first aid and CPR. Dedicated to encouraging and motivating students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
District 49
Peyton, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education programs for students.
- Supported students with diverse needs in classroom activities and learning tasks.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents to ensure understanding.
- IEP Clerk
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement for appropriate actions.
- Provided personal care assistance to students requiring additional support during school hours.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in special education practices.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance, and educational assessments.
Independent Fashion Retailer
Self
Peyton, CO
02.2017 - Current
- Recommended optimal merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for entire store to drive sustained revenue and move target products.
- Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
- Communicated with customers about clothing offerings, including policies, restrictions and refund policies.
- Used Bless register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hospital Central
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
CNA License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Avanza Training
Colorado SpringsHigh School Diploma -
Ellicott High School
Ellicott ColoradoSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- People skills
- Critical thinking
- Teambuilding
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Team collaboration
Education and Training
other,other,other
Experience
["Nursing Assistants"],["Retail Salespersons"]
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
District 49
07.2023 - Current
Independent Fashion Retailer
Self
02.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hospital Central
06.2011 - 12.2012
CNA License - Certified Nursing Assistant
Avanza Training
High School Diploma -
Ellicott High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College