Maria D’Amore
St. Cloud
Summary
Professional caregiver with a strong background in special needs support. Skilled in providing compassionate and effective care, maintaining focus on safety and individualized attention. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in dynamic environments. Compassionate and dedicated professional with hands-on experience supporting children and adults with special needs, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges. Skilled in providing individualized support, fostering independence, and creating positive, structured environments. Known for patience, empathy, and teamwork.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Care
- Assisted individual with daily living activities, enhancing independence and self-esteem.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans to address specific needs and preferences.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with client, guardians.
- Increased clients independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained detailed records of clients progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with family
Substitute Teacher, K-12, Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Staffing , Osceola County
2025 - Current
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Facilitated classroom activities, promoting student engagement and participation.
- Implemented lesson plans in absence of primary teacher while maintaining curriculum standards.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Collaborated with staff to address behavioral issues and implement classroom management strategies.
- Established a positive classroom environment to support effective learning experiences.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Collaborated with educators to adapt materials for students with special needs.
- Provided one-on-one support to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate learning for students with disabilities.
- Developed strong relationships with students by providing empathetic support during difficult transitions or challenging moments throughout their educational journey.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA06-2002
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Transportation assistance
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Motor skills development
- Compassion and empathy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Documentation and reporting
- Behavior management strategies
- Clear communication
- Feeding assistance
- Autism spectrum
- Lifting and transferring
- First aid and CPR
- Dependability and reliability
- Toileting assistance
- Medical chart documentation
- Laptop and tablet operation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Private Care
Substitute Teacher, K-12, Paraprofessional
Kelly Educational Staffing , Osceola County
2025 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
De Anza College