Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Pride of Peoria
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Kim Maher

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Dedicated professional with a history at Arizona Autism and PUSD11, excelling in compassionate care and problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in client independence and academic success. Skilled in first aid, behavioral training, and multitasking. Recognized for strong ethics and commitment to enhancing quality of life and educational outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Giver

Arizona Autism
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Tending to the care of each child helping them achieve those goals that were set by DDD, their parent and their team. Providing Habilitation and Respite care for each client. Working to achieve independence through the development of fine motor skills, problem solving, socialization, self-care and communication skills, sensory integration, and attention development.

CPR/First Aide, Article 9, background clearance fingerprint card

Library Paraprofessional

PUSD11
02.2004 - Current
  • Provided research assistance to students and faculty, promoting academic success across various grade levels.
  • Enhanced library user experience by providing excellent customer service and efficient material management.
  • Streamlined cataloging process for increased accuracy and easier access to resources for students.
  • I have been in the school Library since 9/2014 teaching lessons, taking care of all library needs, I took care of electronic equipment for many years, communicating with parents and staff. Making sure students’ and staff needs are taken care of daily. I was in the PBS department for many years as an I.A. helping the teacher and the special education students. I have worked at summer school in the past several years as an I.A. and front office help. As the front office clerk I answered calls, took attendance, making sure the front office was taken care of, helping the administration, greeting families and other guests, making sure their needs were met, and covering front office duties. I would help the other front office workers with any projects they needed help with. I also hold my Para Pro Cert. I have coached after school and before school sports. I have taught ASPIRE classes before and after school. I have also worked in our school cafeteria. I have been awarded Pride of Peoria. I have taken on the challenge of making backpacks for students in need and giving them essentials items. I have painted several murals and have completed many art projects to make the school beautiful. I just completed altering 24 basketball uniforms to fit our girls’ team.


Education

ASL

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ
01-2022

High School Diploma -

Shasta High School
Redding, CA
06-1985

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Quick learner
  • Self starter
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong ethics
  • Compassionate care
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavioral training
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Special needs care
  • Client documentation
  • Behavior redirection

Certification

Para-Pro Certification

First Aide/ CPR/ AED

Article 9

Conversational ASL


Pride of Peoria

This award is given to the top one percent of the entire school district for outstanding work, going above and beyond for students and staff. 

Languages

ASL
Limited Working

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Camping
  • Historical Exploration
  • Sewing

Timeline

Care Giver

Arizona Autism
07.2023 - Current

Library Paraprofessional

PUSD11
02.2004 - Current

ASL

Maricopa Community Colleges, Glendale Community College

High School Diploma -

Shasta High School
Kim Maher