Sheri Potter
Rochester
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral management. Proven ability to foster independence and enhance emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication. Strong track record of implementing effective strategies that support individual growth and resilience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Community Partners NH
Rochester
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Facilitated community integration through social and recreational activities.
- Established rapport with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention during critical situations.
- Educated clients on life skills, fostering independence and confidence.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged positive behavior by modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors, fostering a supportive environment.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Paraprofessional
Monarch School of New England
Rochester
09.2001 - 12.2024
- Implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Provided behavioral support and guidance for at-risk students.
- Implemented student's individualized IEP based on teacher and administrator guidance.
- Monitored student progress and communicated insights to educators to support student development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Utilized techniques to enhance student behavior management effectively. with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Utilized effective communication strategies to engage and support diverse student populations.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supervised students during transitions and outdoor activities.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve skills. to enhance educational practices.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phillipsburg High School
Phillipsburg, NJ06-1984
Skills
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral management
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- De-escalation techniques
- Daily living assistance
- Client mobility assistance services
- Client support
- Health documentation
- Client documentation management
- Emergency response techniques certification
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Communication skills
- Empathy and patience
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Social development
- Behavior redirection strategies
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization skills
- Multitasking and organization skills
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
DSP
Community Partners NH
01.2025 - Current
Paraprofessional
Monarch School of New England
09.2001 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Phillipsburg High School