SANDRA CARLIN
Summary
Paraprofessional with a focus on special education, leveraging 5 years of experience to foster self-advocacy and personalized support for students. Skilled in time management, adaptability, and maintaining a positive attitude, with proven success in enhancing patient experiences and ensuring meticulous environmental services. Committed to advancing educational and healthcare outcomes through innovative strategies and compassionate care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Beloit School District
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Phlebotomist
Beloit Health System
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Environmental Services
Beloit Health System
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to environmental services in healthcare facilities.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service delivery in all aspects of environmental services management.
- Collaborated with environmental services staff to ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of patient care areas and equipment.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Clinton Community School District
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Health Care Aide
ResCare
09.2014 - 09.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient''s wellbeing.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
Early Childhood -
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI05.1995
HSED -
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI08.1993
Skills
- Classroom support
- Emotional support
- Motor skills development
- Disability awareness
- Customer relations
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Beloit School District
09.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Beloit Health System
04.2024 - 05.2024
Environmental Services
Beloit Health System
06.2023 - 04.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Clinton Community School District
03.2020 - 01.2021
Health Care Aide
ResCare
09.2014 - 09.2021
Early Childhood -
Blackhawk Technical College
HSED -
Blackhawk Technical College
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