Melani Schwartz
Norway
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Living Innovations, adept in individualized support planning and team collaboration. Excelled in enhancing life quality for individuals with disabilities, achieving notable improvements in community integration. Skilled in medication administration and fostering inclusive environments, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and disability rights advocacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
07.2019 - Current
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted individuals in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure individuals safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between individuals, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for individuals.
- Encouraged and supported individuals to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each individual.
Administrative Assistant
Robert Thomas Meek Trucking
01.2014 - 06.2021
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation quarterly taxes.
Teacher
Northern New England Conference
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Special Education Technician
BMAC AmeriCorps
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust instructional approaches as needed.
- Supported students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms, making necessary accommodations for their success.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students with specific learning needs, resulting in notable academic improvements.
- Developed social skills curriculum for small group instruction, promoting peer interaction and relationship building among students.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA06-2011
Skills
- Time management
- Behavior redirection
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Individualized support planning
- Community integration
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Scheduling
- Disability rights advocacy
- Community resources
- Life skills instruction
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Direct Support Professional Certification (DSP) - National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
- CRMA
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
07.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Robert Thomas Meek Trucking
01.2014 - 06.2021
Teacher
Northern New England Conference
07.2012 - 12.2013
Special Education Technician
BMAC AmeriCorps
09.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Walla Walla University
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