Kenneth M. Omari
Chicago,USA
Summary
Dedicated to facilitating a seamless transition for students into a standard classroom environment, I am a friendly and positive team collaborator. I am committed to supporting students and making meaningful academic contributions to their future. Currently seeking opportunities to leverage my educational experience, I am dedicated to following teacher's lesson plans and adhering to curriculum standards. With expertise in providing appropriate supervision, I ensure that special needs students receive the necessary adjustments and support. Believing in my ability to make a significant difference in students' lives, I possess a witty nature and the capacity to add substantial value to any school.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teachers Assistant
District 65 Evanston, Orrington Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Direct Support Personnel (DSP)
Shore Community Services
07.2023 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
Winston Manor
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Completing assessment plans, MDS, Skills assessment, UDS
- Documenting daily psychosocial progress notes
- Leading daily groups, counseling sessions as assigned
- Completing weekly psychosocial care plans
SECA
Chicago Public Schools
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Assist special education teachers in non-teaching tasks
- Provide assistance in developing, and implementing curriculum for students with special needs, while following behavior plans
- Monitor students progress
- Supervise student activities in class, halls, and playgrounds
- Aide Students with eating, and toileting Ensure the safety of students at all times
- Test student to meet IEP educational goals
- Ensure confidentiality of student, and progress information
- Provide physical assistant
- Work as a one-on-one with student
YOUTH ADVOCATE
Delta .T
07.2007 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Staffing Agency
- Established rapport with clients
- Resolved conflicts
- Collaborate with co-workers on daily responsibilities
- Assisting with independent living skills
- Household tasks/Maintenance
- Accessing Community Resources Support economic self-sufficiency
- Support, and encourage personal growth
- Staffing Agency
RESIDUAL CARE WORK
UCPS-Seguin
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide assistance in job coaching
- Meal preparation
- Transporting clients to jobs appointment
- Assistance with daily activities
- Implementation of behavioral plans
- Take Clients on home visits
- Complete paperwork as necessary to meet organization standards
- Assisting in budgeting, bill paying, and banking
- Administer Medication
- Recreational planning
- Personal care, and emotional support
DRIVER
SCR Medical Transportation
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Provide door-to-door transportation services for passengers using SCR issued vehicle
- Evaluate alternatives routes for unexpected detours or emergencies
- Pick up passengers in response to radio, or telephone relayed request for service
- Following procedure while transporting passengers including; securing wheelchair properly, providing passenger assistance at entries as well as exits
- Maintain Knowledge of proper methods to load and unload, while securing passenger
- Complete incidents reports
- Record currency, while collecting receipts
ACTIVITY AIDE
Envision Unlimited
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Work with clients on social, and academic skill sets
- Attend to clients personal care i.e
- Hygiene
- Help clients achieve short, as well as long term goals
- Attending progress meeting
- Mediate group meetings with our clients
- Support clients in cooking, as well as self-advocacy
- Help clients with home work
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Gregory High School
Chicago, IL01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL01.2007
Skills
- Results-Driven Individual
- Comprehensive Familiarity with Educational Guidelines
- Keen Perceptual Abilities
- Proficient in Both Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- IEIN, 848112
- Paraprofessional Educator Endorsement, 07/01/13, 06/30/28
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
District 65 Evanston, Orrington Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
Winston Manor
10.2023 - 11.2024
Direct Support Personnel (DSP)
Shore Community Services
07.2023 - Current
SECA
Chicago Public Schools
02.2018 - 10.2023
RESIDUAL CARE WORK
UCPS-Seguin
06.2016 - 12.2017
DRIVER
SCR Medical Transportation
12.2012 - 09.2013
ACTIVITY AIDE
Envision Unlimited
05.2012 - 12.2012
YOUTH ADVOCATE
Delta .T
07.2007 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
Columbia College Chicago
High School Diploma -
St. Gregory High School
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