Mona Lisa Wilson
McKinney,TX
Summary
Friendly and outgoing school assistant focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 20 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for disability students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking Daycare Assistant diligent in keeping children safe and secure while promoting learning and meeting basic needs of care. Excellent people and problem-solving abilities with diligent and focused nature. Child-focused with certification in Infant CPR and First Aid. Promotes learning at every age level. Personable Childcare Provider effective in providing children with immersive activities, educational assistance and balanced rest periods. Well-versed in childhood development patterns and corrective behavior strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus driver
Durham School Services
McKinney, TX
08.2013 - 04.2022
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
Private Nanny
DSP1
McKinney, TX
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Reports daily notes feeding diaper changing playtime assistance in early education programs for age appropriate.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Denton State Supportive Living Center
Denton, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Buffalo, NY06.1984
Skills
- Childcare Provider
- Nanny
- School Bus Driving
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Special Needs Passengers
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Passenger Service and Safety
- Public Transit Operations
- Strong Working Relationships
- Creative Solutions
- DOT Requirements
- Customer Experience
- Medical Emergency Response
- Attentive and Observant
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
- Customer Relations
- First Aid Certification
- Passenger Behavior Management
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Early Childhood Education
- Developmental disabilities experience
- Autism experience
- Bus Driving
- Classroom Management
- Certifications and Licenses
- Class B CDL
Timeline
Private Nanny
DSP1
01.2019 - 04.2021
Caregiver, Special Needs
Denton State Supportive Living Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bus driver
Durham School Services
08.2013 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
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