Merry Dunn
Clearview
Summary
- Raised six children ages 17 to 31. Excellent at conflict resolution with the combined use of compassion and firmness. Driven to promote equity and respect to meet the needs of the family.
- First-hand knowledge and experience in special needs by raising my 17 year old son with Down syndrome. He has had a BIP throughout his school years requiring navigation between behaviors that occur in school and at home.
- Aware of the need for a liaison between home and school and the negative affects of homelessness on students.
- Experienced communicator and problem solver.
- Always ready to promote student's dignity and normalization of different conditions. Organized and proactive with great leadership skills.
- Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist Para
Salinas Union High School District
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Worked to implement Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Communicated with parents to improve continuity of expectations between home and school.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Collected data to track student progress in behavior goals.
Internship Volunteer
The Genesis Project 501(c)3
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Volunteered at annual fundraiser to raise money for continued services for women who wanted to leave life of prostitution.
- Supported program leaders with administrative duties at headquarters. Answered telephones and directed clients to next steps.
- Maintained neat and clean facilities for clients to rest and recuperate.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household item for disadvantaged clients and their families.
Volunteer
Teen Feed 501(c)3
10.1989 - 06.1990
- Served dinner to homeless youth
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Offered kindness and compassion to hurting youth
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Gender, Women, And Sexuality Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2020
Skills
- Family Dynamics
- Navigating School System
- Behavior Support
- Positive Parenting Instruction
- Proactive support for teacher
- Active Listening
- Developmental Disabilities
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Exceptional Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
Hobby/Goal
• Finishing up a memoir I have been writing off and on for the last thirteen years. Hoping to publish this fall.
• I have been passionate about stained glass since in high school and now have a workshop to build custom windows and decorative items for the home.
Timeline
Behavior Specialist Para
Salinas Union High School District
09.2022 - Current
Internship Volunteer
The Genesis Project 501(c)3
02.2018 - 06.2018
Volunteer
Teen Feed 501(c)3
10.1989 - 06.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Gender, Women, And Sexuality Studies
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Communication Studies
University of Washington
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