Nancy Adams
Hickory,North Carolina
Summary
Enthusiastic, hard working, efficient individual with excellent interpersonal skills helping others achieve and thrive by recognizing what's most important to move forward. Committed to using skills gained through a variety of experiences of 20+ years, and working with people of all walks of life. Works well with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and children.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Resource Educator
Catawba County Schools
Hickory , NC
11.2012 - Current
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others.
- Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
Professional Organizer
Organizing Solutions Unlimited
Hickory , NC
11.2004 - 11.2012
- Provided support with time management strategies such as creating daily task lists, setting reminders, time blocking and time boxing.
- Conducted assessments of client spaces, identified areas of improvement, and created solutions to maximize efficiency, and promote well being.
- Created detailed plans to de-clutter and organize residential and commercial spaces.
Family Services Coordinator
Hospice of Avery County
Newland , NC
05.1997 - 11.2004
- Provided case management services including resource referrals, advocacy, monitoring and follow-up activities.
- Maintained accurate records of client contacts through written notes or electronic documentation systems.
- Offered emotional support to clients facing difficult life circumstances.
- Performed home visits to assess family dynamics and provide guidance on how to improve functioning within the family unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
Columbus OhioSkills
- Relationship Building
- Management collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- CPR
- CPSC
Quote
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt
Timeline
Family Resource Educator
Catawba County Schools
11.2012 - Current
Professional Organizer
Organizing Solutions Unlimited
11.2004 - 11.2012
Family Services Coordinator
Hospice of Avery County
05.1997 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The Ohio State University
- CPR
- CPSC
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