Lorena Speedy
Toronto,OH
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering a nurturing, creative, and inspiring environment to boost learning. Skillfully handles day-today activities while looking for ways to engage all learning styles and personality types to make the time fun and interactive.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Aquaculture Certification Ohio State University
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Private Employer
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
- Enhanced quality of life for client through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Delivered timely transportation services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, or other necessary errands.
- Collaborated closely with family members to communicate updates on client progress and address any concerns or issues that arose during care provision.
Workplace Habilitator
Jeffco Workshop
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Assisting developmentally delayed adults in work force on a daily basis.
- Overseeing 30+ consumers to ensure proper fulfillment of job duties at the workshop and off location at assigned job destinations.
- Built rapport and managed behavior issues, while enhancing their life experience thru courteous and effective working relationships.
Service Coordinator -Help Me Grow/Birth to Three
Jefferson County Community Action Council
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Home visits to conduct developmental assessments on kids age birth to three. Make references and coordinate services according to assessment results.
- Developed comprehensive Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) customized for each situation, resulting in achieved goals and high levels of satisfaction for a caseload of 30+ families.
- Worked closely with Parents as Teachers program to conduct personalized child enrichment plans according to developmental stage and/or age of the child.
- Organized transition to pre-school meeting including all agencies involved with the specific child.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV06.2026
Associate of Arts - Ecotourism/Natural Resources
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH05.1998
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Child Safety
- Efficient under pressure
- Caring and Understanding
- Child Development
- Loves children
- Friendly and likeable
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Early Childhood Education
- Play-Based Learning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Behavior management techniques
- Activity/Lesson Planning
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
Private Employer
01.2022 - 06.2024
Workplace Habilitator
Jeffco Workshop
01.2014 - 02.2016
Service Coordinator -Help Me Grow/Birth to Three
Jefferson County Community Action Council
03.2000 - 07.2004
- Aquaculture Certification - Ohio State University
- Licensed Driver
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
West Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Ecotourism/Natural Resources
Hocking College
Projects
Bee Keeping-Currently in second year.
Reforestation- Member of small crew that planted 1,000 various types of bare root tree seedlings in order to replenish wildlife habitat.
Foraging- Research, locate, identify, sustainably harvest, and preserve wild herbs and mushrooms for herbal healing methods.
Horticulture-Cultivating, propagating, harvesting, and selling of various plants, herbs, and succulents.
Etsy Store-Design, market, and sell print on demand products.
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