- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Volunteering
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
- Cake Decorating
- Camping
- Gardening
- Horseback Riding
- Baking
Rhonda Jolly
Ashley
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in educational and healthcare settings, notably with Carson City Crystal School and Gratiot Medical Center. Excelled in behavior management and effective communication, enhancing student support and patient care. Achieved significant improvements in classroom and patient environments through dedicated supervision and personalized assistance.
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Carson City Crystal School
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Facilitated small group tutoring sessions for students struggling in math and reading.
Substitute School Bus Driver
Carson City School District
09.2024 - Current
- Boosted fuel efficiency by monitoring idling time and practicing safe driving techniques.
- Continuously updated knowledge of safety protocols through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address concerns regarding student behavior or transportation issues.
- Improved student safety by performing thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus.
- Adhered to federal, state, and local regulations governing school bus operation, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Reduced liability risks by conducting regular checks on vehicle safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and warning devices.
- Encouraged a positive atmosphere on the bus by greeting students with a friendly demeanor and fostering mutual respect among passengers.
- Completed accurate records of mileage, maintenance, and incident reports in a timely manner.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Willsub
09.2022 - Current
- Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing rules and maintaining a structured environment.
- Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials for instructional use, streamlining daily tasks while promoting efficiency.
- Contributed to a safe learning environment, monitoring students during non-instructional times and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.
- Assisted in the implementation of behavior management strategies, reducing disruptions and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring, enabling struggling students to improve their understanding of course content.
- Facilitated small group instruction, allowing for targeted support and personalized attention to address specific academic needs.
- Supervised students during field trips, ensuring safety while enhancing educational experiences outside the classroom.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurels Of Fulton
06.2017 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
School Bus Driver
METS
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus, documenting any issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Willsub
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their well-being and fostering a sense of trust and support.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' social skills by implementing collaborative group activities and encouraging positive interactions.
- Served as a positive role model for students by consistently demonstrating patience, respectfulness, and enthusiasm towards learning experiences.
- Supported children''s emotional development through compassionate listening and empathetic communication strategies.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Patient Care Technician Float
Gratiot Medical Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
- Facilitated patient mobility and recovery with guided exercises and ambulation support.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent observation and reporting of changes in condition.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison Community Schools
Harrison, MI05-1986
Skills
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Helping students with special needs
- Small group and individual assistance
- Calm and patient demeanor
- CPR and first aid
- Relationship building
- Arts and crafts
- Friendly and outgoing
- Safety
- Individual instruction
- Supervising student activities
- Classroom support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Michigan Driver's License
Interests
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Carson City Crystal School
09.2024 - Current
Substitute School Bus Driver
Carson City School District
09.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional Substitute
Willsub
09.2022 - Current
School Bus Driver
METS
09.2022 - 09.2024
Preschool Paraprofessional
Willsub
09.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician Float
Gratiot Medical Center
02.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurels Of Fulton
06.2017 - Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Michigan Driver's License
High School Diploma -
Harrison Community Schools
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