Pam Lazenby
Boise,ID
Summary
Organized Special Education teacher successful at providing age appropriate and ability appropriate hands-on, real life curriculum to help pupils flourish in academic and work settings. Was certified and licensed in three states and recognized as highly effective. Coordinate well with other educators, assistants, therapists, and administrators, with supportive strategies for behavior management and accommodations for students of all ages, from *Birth to 3* to senior citizens returning to college after retirement.
Possess positive attitude and patience vital to teaching all ages with unique backgrounds and needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lessons and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead and Serengeti Care
07.2024 - Current
- Build strong relationships with clients and families to ensure the highest quality care and companionship
- Support clients' mental and physical health by facilitating/ providing quality activities and events
- Transport individuals to medical and personal business appointments, etc.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional matter.
Pet/House Sitter
Self Employed
01.2008 - Current
- Communicate with patrons via phone or text.
- Care for house and large gardens/plants by frequently watering during owners' absence.
- Bring in mail and packages to keep the appearance of activity.
- Feed, water, and expertly medicate domestic and farm animals. Keep living areas clean/ tidy
- Provide daily physical exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization to keep pets healthy—and moderate unwanted behavior.
- Monitor animals for behavioral problems and any signs of illness/ injury.
- Bathe, trim, and brush animals to maintain good grooming and hygiene.
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain storage to fulfill needs.
- Contribute to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to clients and pets.
Customer Service
Ada County Elections
10.2022 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed goals through effective communication
- Escalated critical customer issues to supervisor to avoid lost revenue and canceled policies.
- Answered up to 60 calls a day. Researched answers to challenging questions and complex requests
Care Giver
Family Resource Home Care
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
Special Education Teacher
Additional Information Provided on Request
01.1988 - 06.2014
- Led activities that developed students' physical, mental, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying extensive instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges
- Taught students across multiple ages, cultures, abilities, and degrees of needs
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University
Bakersfield, CA06-1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12-1987
Skills
- Compassionate Cradle to age 90 Client care, up to 10 consecutive days and nights in their homes
- Thorough and timely record keeping
- Advanced/ complex activities of daily living
- HIPAA/ Client privacy management
- Punctual and Reliable
- Complex and Involved Pet Care
- Give and take constructive appraisal/ analysis
Accomplishments
- Special Education Teacher
- Professional Tutor, pre-K to senior citizens
- Co-founder/ Board Member, multiple 501 (c)(3)s
- Foster Parent to thousands of abused and neglected animals
- 4-H Leader grades K-12
- Certified Pet Detective since 2006: Reunited over 300 missing animals with their families
Certification
- Licensed Regular and Special Education Teacher: Certified in Clear Specialist Instruction Credentials in all age ranges, including but not limited to:
- Birth to age three, pre-K, K-8, K-12, Resource Room, Mildly/ Moderately Handicapped, Severely Handicapped, Multi-handicapped/ Other Health Impairment, CLAD (Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development)
- Certified Pet Detective
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Instead and Serengeti Care
07.2024 - Current
Care Giver
Family Resource Home Care
06.2023 - 08.2024
Customer Service
Ada County Elections
10.2022 - 11.2024
Pet/House Sitter
Self Employed
01.2008 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Additional Information Provided on Request
01.1988 - 06.2014
- Licensed Regular and Special Education Teacher: Certified in Clear Specialist Instruction Credentials in all age ranges, including but not limited to:
- Birth to age three, pre-K, K-8, K-12, Resource Room, Mildly/ Moderately Handicapped, Severely Handicapped, Multi-handicapped/ Other Health Impairment, CLAD (Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development)
- Certified Pet Detective
Master of Arts - Special Education
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Cleveland State University
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