Mary Lynn Greever
Radford,VA
Summary
My career objective is to secure a position as a direct service professional.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with varying needs. Utilizes effective communication and empathetic approaches to foster supportive environment. Knowledge of best practices in client care, ensuring safety, and enhancing well-being.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
Blacksburg, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Developed personalized hair care plans for clients, improving retention and loyalty.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through excellent communication skills, resulting in referrals and positive reviews.
Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2020 - 06.2024
- I was employed with Fairfax County Public Schools where I worked as an instructional assistant to students with autism, and multiple disabilities. In addition to regular classroom duties, I completed all professional and personal development training required in a timely manner, as well as training to handle service dogs for students with seizures, training to feed students who need to be fed by GI tube, training to use wheelchair lifts for students' toileting needs. I accompanied students who were enrolled in the Work Awareness Transition (WAT) program to job sites to teach them job skills and monitor their progress. I attended regular monthly meetings with an ABA coach to learn how to better support our students.
Substitute Teacher and Instructional Assistant
Giles County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
- I worked as a substitute teacher for 2 years and a teacher’s assistant for 1 year. I was responsible for maintaining a safe learning environment in both the elementary and high school, worked as an aide for a student who had autism, helped students in small groups, aided in care for disabled pre-kindergarten and elementary students.
Customer Service Associate
Lowe’s Home Improvement
08.2012 - 08.2018
- I performed a variety of tasks while employed here such as a cashier, customer service, selling and ordering appliances, cutting carpet and vinyl flooring, mixing paint, and down stocking products.
Hairdresser
Creative Looks
04.1998 - 08.2012
- Responsible for shampooing, cutting hair, styling hair, and chemical services, educating clients about which products would be better for their hair type.
Education
Associates Degree Program -
New River Community College
06-2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Giles High School, Giles County Vocational School
06-1991
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of human growth
- Fast learner
- Charting and documentation
- Adaptive equipment use
- Experience with working with individuals who have special needs
- Community integration
- Personal care assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Willingness to help, reliable, patient
Timeline
Hairdresser
Sport Clips
07.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Fairfax County Public Schools
01.2020 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher and Instructional Assistant
Giles County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2019
Customer Service Associate
Lowe’s Home Improvement
08.2012 - 08.2018
Hairdresser
Creative Looks
04.1998 - 08.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Giles High School, Giles County Vocational School
Associates Degree Program -
New River Community College