Michael Ford
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Talented Researcher looking for a challenging new role with a fast-paced organization. Practiced relationship-builder with a collaborative and hardworking approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Denver Public Schools
Denver, Colorado
04.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Argus Home Health Care
Denver, United States
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Youth Services Specialist
Adams Youth Services Center
Brighton, CO
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Created and facilitated recreation and education activities for youths to engage in groups in safe environment.
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios.
- Delivered youth transitional assistance in areas of education, life skills and career development.
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors.
Direct Care Provider
Devereux Behavioral Health
Westminster, CO
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Front Desk Manager
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
Denver, CO
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Oversaw front desk operations with eye for hotel reputation, staff productivity and operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05.1995
Skills
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Reading Comprehension
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Denver Public Schools
04.2022 - Current
Independent Living Skills Trainer
Argus Home Health Care
10.2020 - 03.2022
Youth Services Specialist
Adams Youth Services Center
05.2020 - 09.2020
Direct Care Provider
Devereux Behavioral Health
02.2015 - 04.2018
Front Desk Manager
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
02.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Northwest Missouri State University