Lisa Kowalski
Webster,NY
Summary
Proactive Personal Care Assistant and Long-Term Substitute Teacher with a strong background in challenging work environments. Skilled in monitoring physical and mental health, promoting independence, and developing critical thinking skills in diverse settings. Bringing expertise in specialized program development and conflict resolution to achieve client's goals. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Aliah Home Care Agency
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with healthcare professionals.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Personal Care Assistant
Elite Home Health Care
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented health monitoring to doctors and specialists resulting in the highest quality of care.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Rochester City School District
12.2007 - 06.2018
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health And School Counseling
University of Rochester
Rochester, NYSkills
- Former member of the National Counselor Honor Society
- Previously certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc
- Maintained long-term employment in diverse and challenging specialized programs settings
- Created daily support systems within a unique culturally diverse environment
- Developed specialized lesson plans implementing and promoting personal growth and change
- Diffused student conflict with behavioral management techniques
- Maintained trusting relationships with students and staff
- Completed administrative tasks daily working with assistant principal
- Adapted to special needs catering to job specific duties such as long-term program development
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Aliah Home Care Agency
01.2021 - 01.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Elite Home Health Care
06.2018 - 01.2021
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Rochester City School District
12.2007 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Mental Health And School Counseling
University of Rochester
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