Manage household tasks such as reading/answering some emails, computer trouble shooting, phone calls or emails to doctors, home organization, running errands, accompanying Sharon on errands, ordering items, shopping, house check-ins when out of town and pet care.
Assist with downsizing the household for move to independent living, organize, and write descriptions for items to go to resale stores, and assist with the pickup/delivery of large items.
Companion/Personal Assistant
Bradley Holz
Milwaukee, WI
05.2020 - Current
Manage household needs such as shopping, meal preparation, tax preparation, bill payments, laundry, organization, computer assistance, holiday decorating, spring/fall planting/maintenance, and errands.
Companion/Personal Assistant
Stanley Johnson
Milwaukee, WI
05.2022 - 01.2025
Managed household needs such as shopping, meal preparation, organization, laundry/ironing, weekly light cleaning, computer trouble shooting, checked/ answered all emails, errands, financial management, tax preparation.
Scheduled doctor, dentist, and hair appointments. Transported Stan to, and accompanied him during appointments, sometimes interjecting my observations, at Stan's request.
School Teacher and Mentor
Milwaukee Public School System
Milwaukee, WI
08.1986 - 05.2020
Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Managed classroom curriculum and behavior by consistently refining it based on the needs of the students in front of me.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Provided individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Believed students will learn based on the fact that: "Students do not care what you know unless they know that you care."
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI
05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Education With A Minor in Math
UW-Madison
Madison, WI
05-1986
Skills
I Manage daily tasks such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, reading/answering emails, phone calls/emails to doctors, scheduling appointments, transportation to and accompanying client at appointments, financial management, home organization, running errands, accompanying client on errands, ordering items, house check-ins when out of town, pet care, computer assistance, accompanying to special events
I Engage with my clients in meaningful conversations covering a broad range of topics, including but not limited to technical, household plans, hobbies, upcoming events, and family I also maintain a rapport with close family
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