Nia Brooks
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dynamic Rehabilitation Instructor with strong communication skills and a proven track record at Hazelwood Center. Expert in individualized instruction strategies and progress evaluations, fostering client well-being and trust. Adept at lesson planning and public speaking, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences for diverse groups. Committed to compassionate care and continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Instructor
Hazelwood Center
Louisville, KY
03.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Organized and led educational workshops for peers, sharing best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
- Orchestrated field trips and hands-on learning experiences, linking classroom theory to practical applications.
- Enhanced student engagement by integrating interactive technologies into curriculum.
DSP
Hazelwood Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Cashier
Dollar General Market
Louisville, KY
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Education
High School Diploma - N/A
Fairdale
Louisville, KY06.2019
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative team player
- Recordkeeping
- Individualized instruction strategies
- Progress evaluations
Timeline
Rehabilitation Instructor
Hazelwood Center
03.2022 - Current
DSP
Hazelwood Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
Cashier
Dollar General Market
04.2019 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - N/A
Fairdale