Shelby Bay
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Adaptable education professional with experience in special education and caregiving. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. Committed to facilitating learning and ensuring well-being for students and patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver
Home Instead
New Orleans, Louisiana
2023.10 - 2026.01
- Monitor vital signs, medication use, and concerning responses.
- Support patients in their personal homes, and also in hospital settings.
- Ensured patients' needs were being met, including bathing, meal prep, and medication administration on a day-to-day basis.
Preschool Paraprofessional
Child Development Program
New Orleans, Louisiana
2023.10 - 2025.06
- Facilitated learning by maintaining stimulating environment with rich learning opportunities.
- Supported lead teachers with daily classroom activities.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive learning environment for students and staff.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Northwest's Child and Aaron's Place
Seattle, Washington
2020.01 - 2023.09
- Provide individualized, vocational, social, and educational services, particularly for young adults with moderate to severe developmental, and physical disabilities.
- Help students build essential life skills, job readiness, and career-specific training to assist them in transitioning into independent, post-school life.
- Assist lead teachers in lesson planning, field trips, training courses, and safety protocols in and out of the classroom setting.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Trailside Point Elementary School
Phoenix, Arizona
2014.01 - 2019.07
- Support students with various learning disabilities and challenging behaviors in a self-contained classroom.
- Work alongside the teacher, form lesson plans, maintain safety and support and ensure students' IEPs were being met.
Education
Associate of Arts - Women's Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA2021-07
High School Diploma -
Betty H. Fairfax Highschool
Phoenix, AZ2013-08
Skills
- Care plan management
- Daily living assistance
- Multimedia instruction
- Compassionate client care
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
- CPI Certified
Affiliations
- Girls Rock! Phoenix, Camp Organizing Team
- Girls Rock! New Orleans, Camp Organizing Team
Timeline
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver
Home Instead
2023.10 - 2026.01
Preschool Paraprofessional
Child Development Program
2023.10 - 2025.06
Special Education Paraprofessional
Northwest's Child and Aaron's Place
2020.01 - 2023.09
Special Education Paraprofessional
Trailside Point Elementary School
2014.01 - 2019.07
Associate of Arts - Women's Studies
Seattle Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Betty H. Fairfax Highschool