Lia Blount
Missoula,Montana
Summary
I have experienced working with people in vulnerable positions over the past five years. As a funeral home assistant, I learned to be compassionate during the grief process and comfortable with others' emotions. I am a strong communicator and empathetic. These skills have shown during my work alongside children and adults. As a Paraeducator I offered support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. My personal experience in education has fostered a desire to teach at the college level.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Target Range
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted library organization.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills.
- Offered student support through special accommodations and extra assistance.
Funeral Home Assistant
Garden City Funeral Home & Crematory
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
- Transported the deceased to funeral home.
Kayak Rental Manager
Tumalo Creek
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with a large team to assist paddlers.
- Paddled a safety boat alongside large groups.
- Promoted river safety and etiquette.
- Promoted to shift lead in 2021 and managed operations and supervised employees.
- Resolved customer disputes to maintain positive relationships and increase customer base.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Funeral Home Assistant
Musgroves Funeral Home and Mortuary
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
- Drove company vehicles to transport remains and death certificates.
- Set up flowers, opened and closed caskets and acted as pallbearer.
- Transported the deceased to funeral home.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and compassion during interactions with grieving families.
Food Service Worker
Big O Bagels
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed store opening and closing procedures.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
Referee
Bend Parks and Rec
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Refereed lacrosse games, leveraging personal experience as a high school lacrosse player.
- Enforced safety and sportsmanship on the field.
- Worked alongside players 7-13 years old.
- Communicated with coaches, players, and families.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
Education
High school diploma -
Baker Web Academy
01.2020
Bachelor's degree - creative writing
University of Montana
05.2025
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University of Oregon
01.2022
Skills
- Learning strategies
- IEP implementation
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Collaboration
- Social and group settings
- First aid training
- Compassionate communication
- Stress tolerance
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Awarded the President's Outstanding Student Award in 2025.
- Published poems in the University of Montana's literary magazine in 2024 and 2025.
- Awarded the OPUS Literary Arts Award in 2025.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Target Range
08.2024 - 12.2024
Funeral Home Assistant
Garden City Funeral Home & Crematory
01.2024 - 08.2024
Funeral Home Assistant
Musgroves Funeral Home and Mortuary
12.2020 - 09.2021
Food Service Worker
Big O Bagels
12.2019 - 09.2020
Kayak Rental Manager
Tumalo Creek
06.2019 - 08.2023
Referee
Bend Parks and Rec
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor's degree - creative writing
University of Montana
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University of Oregon
High school diploma -
Baker Web Academy
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