Oceola Pledger
Houma,LA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Terrebonne Parish School District
Houma, LA
08.2016 - Current
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Case Manager
Bayou Oaks Health Services
Thibodaux, LA
09.2006 - 02.2014
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Educated clients about mental health conditions, medications and self-care techniques.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Organized group activities to provide socialization opportunities for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Social Science Teacher Education
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Business, Family, And Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA12-1999
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Teacher
Terrebonne Parish School District
08.2016 - Current
Case Manager
Bayou Oaks Health Services
09.2006 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Social Science Teacher Education
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Science - Business, Family, And Consumer Sciences
Nicholls State University
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