Hi, I’m
Maria Buckley
Lindenhurst,NY
Summary
Skilled at small group facilitation and emotional support, I leveraged these skills at Boces to foster a positive learning environment and promote individual student success. My experience spans from educational settings to direct support, emphasizing achievements in behavior modification and special education support while maintaining strong, empathetic communication with parents and clients.
Skilled Teaching skills driven to work with special needs children and teachers to provide maximum support for student achievement. While being a friendly, adaptable, and relatable professional.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Boces
Certified Teacher Assistant
12.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining routines.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure individual student success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans to promote student success.
- Monitoring student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing consistent consequences and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Helping Hands
Home Health Caregiver
05.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Implemented effective strategies for addressing behavioral issues related to cognitive impairments.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
Epic
Direct Support Professional
05.2016 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need further attention.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Education
SUNY Empire State CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY
Bachelor of Science from Human Development
05-2028
University Overview
- Dean's List First semester 2024
- Elected to Senate for Empire Student Government Association in 2024
Lindenhurst Senior High SchoolLindenhurst, NY
High School Diploma
09-2014
University Overview
- Dean's List 2010-2014
- Honor Roll 2010-2014
- Key Club Member
- American Sign Language club Member
- Cross Country
- Track & Field
Skills
- Small group facilitation
- Meal preparation
- Client support
- Verbal communication
- Physical therapy support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Classroom safety
- Emotional support
- Behavior modification
- Child development
- Special education support
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Certified Teacher Assistant (CTA) - American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence.
- CPR/AED Certification
- NYS Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- NYS EMT
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Boces
12.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Epic
05.2016 - 11.2020
Home Health Caregiver
Helping Hands
05.2014 - Current
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Science from Human Development
Lindenhurst Senior High School
High School Diploma
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