NiCole Sims
Ackerly,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Foster Care Provider at Bair Foundation, skilled in trauma-informed care and positive reinforcement. Successfully enhanced children's well-being by fostering trust-based relationships and implementing effective nutrition planning. Recognized for exceptional communication and organizational skills, contributing to a nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and academic success.
Diligent [Desired Position] with extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support to foster children. Successfully facilitated positive placements and improved child outcomes through advocacy and individualized attention. Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and collaborate effectively with social services and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Bair Foundation
03.2009 - Current
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
- Organized engaging activities for leisure time that encouraged social interaction between all household members while promoting personal growth opportunities for the individuals involved.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Levelland Independent School District
01.2015 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Wait Staff Member
Rib Crib Bbq & Grill
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Snyder Independent School District
01.2006 - 05.2012
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX05-2026
Associate of Arts - Sociology
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12-2023
Skills
- Nutrition planning
- Health and wellness mindfulness
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety planning
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Child development
- First aid and CPR
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Wait Staff Member
Rib Crib Bbq & Grill
06.2015 - 07.2017
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Levelland Independent School District
01.2015 - 05.2023
Foster Care Provider
Bair Foundation
03.2009 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Snyder Independent School District
01.2006 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Arts - Sociology
South Plains College
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