Nicole Lashley
Mt Pleasant,IN
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
ResCare
Paoli, Indiana
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted with meal preparation and nutrition planning for clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement care plans effectively.
- Provided transportation and support during community outings as needed.
- Monitored medication schedules and ensured compliance with prescriptions.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Special Education Teacher
Crawford County Jr-Sr High School
Marengo, Indiana
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in assessing and documenting student performance and growth.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Crawford County School Corp.
Marengo, Indiana
08.2007 - 03.2018
- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects to diverse K-12 student groups.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity in student learning.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess to promote a safe environment.
- Assisted in creating a positive learning atmosphere that encourages student participation.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Provided feedback to teachers on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Established positive relationships with administrators, teachers and parents.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Modified instructional materials as needed for special education students.
- Developed creative activities to engage students in learning opportunities.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Special Education Assistant
Southern Indiana Special Education Coop
Paoli, Indiana
03.2010 - 05.2010
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supported students with disabilities in classroom activities and social interactions.
- Collaborated with staff to adapt learning materials for diverse needs.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and behavior during instructional periods.
- Provided one-on-one support to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Participated in training sessions to improve skills in special education practices.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Interacted professionally and positively with other members of school staff to foster well-rounded educational community.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Worked with both groups and individuals to provide instruction in mathematics, reading, science, and history.
- Aided disabled students in using restroom facilities.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Assisted teachers in printing class handouts and worksheets and distributing to students during classroom sessions.
- Transported non-ambulatory students throughout campus facilities.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education, and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment.
- Monitored students' use of personal medical equipment to encourage proper use and prevent injury.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Supervised students awaiting after-school transportation and assisted students boarding and exiting school bus daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crawford County High School
Marengo, IN05-2003
General Studies -
Perry Central High School
Leopold, INSome College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INPet Groomer
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- client care
- care plan implementation
- medication management
- nutrition planning
- progress documentation
- special education practices
- collaborative networking
- adaptive teaching strategies
- effective communication
- time management
- creative problem solving
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Medical chart documentation
- Organizational skills
- Clear communication
- Coordination skills
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Records maintenance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
DSP
ResCare
05.2022 - 11.2022
Special Education Teacher
Crawford County Jr-Sr High School
08.2017 - 03.2018
Special Education Assistant
Southern Indiana Special Education Coop
03.2010 - 05.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Crawford County School Corp.
08.2007 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Crawford County High School
General Studies -
Perry Central High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Pet Groomer
Penn Foster Career School
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