Kristen Chilcoat

I am a certified substitute teacher for the Rio Rancho Public Schools District. My responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging lessons to diverse student groups in various subject areas.
• Collaborating with school staff to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences.
• Supporting administrative tasks such as attendance tracking and grading assignments.
• Upholding classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
• Develop strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering positive learning atmosphere.
• Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

I substituted for Residential Assistant staff at an 8-bed drug and alcohol recovery facility to ensure client safety and privacy. My work included:

• Checking clients in and making sure they were comfortable.
• Rigorously evaluated clients, monitoring and documenting progress, vitals, and medication dispensing.
• Facilitated daily activities to promote resident engagement and well-being.
• Coordinated individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitored residents' progress, documenting observations to support treatment adjustments.
• Developed supportive relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication.
• Contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
• Enhanced resident satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.

As a safety consultant, I primarily worked with the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority (NMPSIA), helping identify and mitigate injury and liability risks for nearly 30 New Mexico school districts, while reducing safety hazards and workers' comp liability claims. My work included:

• Conducted comprehensive safety audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Developed and implemented tailored safety training programs for diverse client needs.
• Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and propose effective mitigation strategies.
• Evaluated workplace environments, providing actionable insights for continuous improvement in safety protocols.
• Developed emergency response plans, ensuring swift and coordinated actions during crisis situations.
• This position required diligence and numerous training certifications.