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Shannon Green

Shannon Green

Quincy,IL

Summary

-Accomplished patient counseling professional skilled in effectively communicating with youth to foster strong and trusting rapport. Eager to apply 2 years of related experience to assist challenged youth to overcome obstacles.

-High-energy Recreational Leader adept at developing exciting calendar events to maximize budgetary resources while fulfilling community desires. Talented problem-solver with personable and open style.

-Positive and upbeat person who is passionate about helping residents live full lives. Develops and coordinates activity calendar and promotes events. Excellent command of schedule management and safety protocols.

-Energetic person with history of promoting positivity and program engagement. Work effectively within teams to develop creative ideas and solutions to complex issues.

-Dedicated employee with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills. Well-organized professional equipped with varied experiences in administrative roles. Driven to increase overall efficiency while maintaining filing systems and screening and answering numerous phone lines daily.

-Versatile employee that offers experience in front desk management. Successful at prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization and optimizing workflow. Balances high-volume inquiries with staff administrative needs.

-Honest professional providing exemplary care and compassion to youngsters experiencing life disruptions. Focused Adolescent Counselor helping children and teens develop coping skills to solve problems.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Paraprofessional

Chaddock School
02.2022 - Current
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
  • Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
  • Delivered efficient instruction by assisting with lesson planning and materials preparation.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
  • Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
  • Assisted with communication methods to keep parents informed about child's development and behavioral issues.
  • Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
  • Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
  • Kept open and frequent communication with families to provide regular updates on child's academic progress and individualized needs.

Youth Counselor

Chaddock
09.2020 - Current
    • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
    • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
    • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
    • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
    • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
    • Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
    • Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.
    • Took part in sports, games, and movie nights with children.
    • Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
    • Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
    • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
    • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
    • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
    • Assessed student issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between students, peers and teachers.
    • Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
    • Assisted children and teens with homework, quizzed on material prior to tests and signed off on assignments.
    • Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
    • Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence and structure.

Senior Corrections Officer

State Of Missouri Department Of Corrections
11.2015 - 05.2020
  • Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Supervised 2 employees and performance of tasks and managed 20 offenders.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2013 - 05.2015
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
  • Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Helped patients obtain advanced treatment by referring to specialists.
  • Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
  • Leveraged expertise to assist patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.
  • Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests to investigate patients' concerns.
  • Remained knowledgeable in CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations and third-party billing rules.
  • Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Childhood And Adolescence Disorders

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Problem and issue resolution
  • Addiction expertise
  • Youth supervision
  • Youth psychology
  • Tactful communication
  • Youth mentoring
  • Meal Preparation
  • Recreational activities
  • Team collaboration
  • Day treatment professional
  • Communications theory
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Parent and caregiver rapport
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Skills Strategies
  • Field Trip Supervision
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Behavioral Plan Management
  • Instructional Support
  • Classwork Oversight
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • IEP Goals
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Staff Meetings
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Special Assignments
  • Social Development Support
  • IEP Implementation
  • Small Group Support
  • Activity Oversight
  • Tutoring and Student Assistance
  • Inspiring Lectures
  • Speech Impairment
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Smart Board Technology
  • Student Supervision
  • Active Participation
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Enrichment Programs
  • Educational Settings
  • Reading Instruction
  • Language Skills
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Self-Contained Classrooms
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Grading Homework and Tests
  • Game Readiness
  • Dynamic Personality
  • Ability to Adapt
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Developing Social Skills

Timeline

Special Education Paraprofessional

Chaddock School
02.2022 - Current

Youth Counselor

Chaddock
09.2020 - Current

Senior Corrections Officer

State Of Missouri Department Of Corrections
11.2015 - 05.2020

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Childhood And Adolescence Disorders

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Purdue University

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