Lauren Hudson
Inclusion Paraprofessional
Vidor,TX
Summary
Educational professional accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Inclusion Paraprofessional
Vidor ISD
Vidor , Texas
2021.07 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed small groups of students in Chemistry concepts such as stoichiometry, balancing equations, and chemical reactions.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
CRISIS COUNSELOR VOLUNTEER
Crisis Text Line
2018.01 - 2019.05
- Crisis Text Line is a free, anonymous text line that operates 24/7 for people in crisis
- We use technology and data to inform our practice
- Crisis Counselors practice active listening to help texters move from a hot moment of crisis to a cool calm, through a medium we all know and love: TEXT
- We use a five-stage philosophy to work through the individual's crisis: build rapport, explore, ID texter's goal, collaborative problem-solve, and end the conversation
- Completed approximately 30 hours of training and received certification.
CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELOR VOLUNTEER
IMAlive
2018.03 - 2019.01
- Worked in an online chat with people who were experiencing crisis situations or struggling with thoughts of suicide
- Used HEART (Helping Empathically As Responders Training) training to practice acceptance, respect, empathy, and active listening to help the individual feel heard in their moments of crisis
- Used a five-step crisis intervention model to define the problem, explore the individual's goals, generate alternative means to cope, plan to resolve and help the individual use their skills to implement a resolution, and give appropriate referrals
- The IMAlive volunteers make a life changing commitment to respond to people in crisis with their time, talents and empathy
- Completed approximately 20 hours of training and received certification by a licensed clinician.
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
WALMART
2011.01 - 2015.07
- Developed, implemented and monitored programs to maximize customer satisfaction and manage on-site customer service representatives
- Improved service quality and increased sales by developing a strong knowledge of company's products and services
- Addressed negative customer feedback immediately
- Effectively communicated with team members to maintain clearly defined expectations
- Resolved customer questions, issues and complaints
- Recommended changes to existing methods to increase the accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of the customer service department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Child & Adolescent Development Con.)
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10.2019
Skills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Student Inclusion
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Certification
- Educational Aide Certification
- High Impact Tutor Training
- Enrolled in Texas Teachers
Timeline
Inclusion Paraprofessional
Vidor ISD
2021.07 - Current
CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELOR VOLUNTEER
IMAlive
2018.03 - 2019.01
CRISIS COUNSELOR VOLUNTEER
Crisis Text Line
2018.01 - 2019.05
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
WALMART
2011.01 - 2015.07
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Child & Adolescent Development Con.)
Southern New Hampshire University
- Educational Aide Certification
- High Impact Tutor Training
- Enrolled in Texas Teachers
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