Shirley McChristian
Flint,MI
Summary
Resident Assistant with experience in leadership and administrative duties. Committed to helping residents grow and feel empowered. Proficient in professional speaking, and problem-solving. Positive attitude, excellent behavior, and perfect role model for others working with me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Group
Flint , Michigan
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
Lead Infant Teacher
Flint Genesee Job Corps
Flint, Michigan
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted as a lunch monitor when students were going to lunch.
- Attend Monthly Meeting to stay in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Assisted in other departments such as substitute for teachers, or helping another staff in student record department.
- Met with career management team monthly to strategize how to better student achievement while in the program.
- Assist Director with new hires.
- Assist Director with interviewing prospective employees.
- Maintain and assisted staff when director was absent.
Resident Assistant
Shelter Of Flint
Flint , Michigan
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised and monitored activities of residents to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Assisted residents with problem resolution.
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Conducted weekly floor meetings to discuss safety protocols, campus resources, and upcoming events.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence.
- Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents that occurred in the shelter.
Lead Infant Teacher
The Learning House
Grand Blanc, Michigan
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted in transitioning new students into the classroom setting by creating individual plans based on their unique needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health standards such as hand washing procedures.
- Provided comfort and support during times of distress or illness when necessary.
- Conducted regular assessments of each infant's skills in order to measure progress throughout the year.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula for infants that incorporated both physical and cognitive activities.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and grow.
- Encouraged language development through reading stories, singing songs, and playing games with the infants.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals served, naps taken. for each child.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Baker College
Flint, MI12-2013
Skills
- Special Education
- Documentation
- Social support
- IEP compliance
- Classroom support
- First aid and CPR certified
- Transition planning
- Student accommodation
- Leader
- Leadership/communication skills
- Public speaking talent
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Group
08.2024 - Current
Lead Infant Teacher
Flint Genesee Job Corps
04.2022 - 04.2024
Resident Assistant
Shelter Of Flint
04.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Infant Teacher
The Learning House
10.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Baker College
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