Michelle Tinsley
Paraeducator
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Accomplished Care Worker with a proven track record at Home Instead Senior Care Home, enhancing patient wellbeing through exceptional emotional support and safety protocols. Skilled in Special Education and Autism Spectrum understanding, I've significantly contributed to positive learning outcomes and behavioral improvements. Expert in nonviolent crisis intervention and collaboration abilities, I excel in fostering inclusive, supportive environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely administration of medication, following strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
- Fostered a safe, comfortable environment for patients by maintaining clean and organized living spaces.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Amergis
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
Autism Behavioral Therapist
STAR of CA
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Trained caregivers in ABA strategies to promote consistency and generalization of skills across settings.
- Observed client behavior and collected, documented and summarized data to formulate treatment plans.
- Assisted children with daily living skills such as toileting, dressing, and feeding for increased independence.
- Supported clients during community outings by providing guidance in navigating unfamiliar environments and applying newly acquired skills.
Education
General Studies
Ventura High School
Ventura, CA05.1988
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional Support
- Special Education Knowledge
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Disability Awareness
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Social Skills Development
- Mathematics Support
- Collaboration Abilities
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Sensory Integration
- Instructional Adaptation
- Assistive Technology
- Learning Strategies
- Literacy support
- Teacher Assistance
- Teaching and instruction
- Life Skills Development
- Classroom Organization
- IEP compliance
- Behavioral plan management
- Special needs
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Supervision
- Reading instruction
Timeline
Care Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
06.2024 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Amergis
05.2023 - Current
Autism Behavioral Therapist
STAR of CA
11.2022 - 05.2024
General Studies
Ventura High School
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