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Linda Ratliff

Pontiac,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic educator with experience at Pontiac School District, adept at fostering student engagement and implementing tailored lesson plans for diverse learners. Proven ability in behavior redirection and needs assessment, enhancing classroom environments and promoting positive outcomes. Skilled in developing individualized strategies to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Long-term Substitute

Pontiac School District
09.2014 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to diverse classroom settings and instructional styles
  • Develop interactive lesson plans to deliver high-quality special education Instruction in an Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) classroom consisting of 10 students
  • Preparing materials and organizing classroom resources
  • implementing lesson plans and maintaining student engagement
  • Manage student behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students' self-controls
  • Formulate and implement rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a well-disciplined positive learning environment
  • Assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each students' abilitie
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement different projects
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials and organizing classroom resources

Direct Care Worker

Hope Network
04.2004 - 06.2013
  • Provided compassionate care, assisting individuals with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Developed tailored care plans, ensuring alignment with individual health goals and preferences.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance client engagement and improve overall well-being.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for direct care and safety protocols.
  • Scheduled doctor appointments, plan activities, organized treatment plans planed monthly nutrition
  • Coordinated medication room, give insulin injections and medication
  • Monitored client progress, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.

Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)

Herman Kiefer Hospital
01.1980 - 09.1997
  • Administered medications, Injections and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and safety.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
  • Venipuncture and check insulin levels Daily
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

Baker University
Auburn Hills, MI
06-2014

Associate of Arts - Phlebotomist Technician

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI
05-2009

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
08-2000

Skills

  • Functional and Life skills curriculum
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Assisting students with special education requirements
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Skilled in maintaining classroom discipline
  • Behavior modification techniques
  • Students and patients needs assessment
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Problem Solving skills
  • Assessment strategies

Timeline

Special Education Long-term Substitute

Pontiac School District
09.2014 - Current

Direct Care Worker

Hope Network
04.2004 - 06.2013

Psychiatric Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN)

Herman Kiefer Hospital
01.1980 - 09.1997

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

Baker University

Associate of Arts - Phlebotomist Technician

Wayne County Community College

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Henry Ford College

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