Shunette James
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based support services to individuals in recovery. Skilled in developing goals and plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Accel
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
Teacher's Assistant
Active Learning Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Direct Care Specialist
Arizona MENTOR
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Fostered a supportive environment for clients with diverse needs, implementing individualized care plans tailored to their requirements.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of direct care.
- Led group sessions focused on interpersonal skills development, encouraging open communication among peers in a safe setting.
- Facilitated community integration through participation in recreational activities, fostering social connections and enhancing quality of life.
Direct Care Professional
Valley Life
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Encouraged self-advocacy skills in clients by guiding them through various decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Facilitated a positive group dynamic by encouraging clients to share their experiences, support one another, and celebrate each other''s achievements.
- Promoted physical health among clients by assisting with exercise routines and encouraging an active lifestyle.
Education
GED -
Charles A Jones Career And Education Center
Glendale, AZ01-2010
Skills
- Student learning support
- Classroom management
- Behavior improvements
- Behavioral support
- Motivational skills
- Documentation
- IEP compliance
- Educational support
- Instructional strategies
- Special education
- Social integration
- Student needs support
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Effective communication
- CPR and first aid
- Positive reinforcement
- Organization and prioritization
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Organizational and planning skills
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Just1 Life -
Timeline
Instructional Paraprofessional
ProCare Therapy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
Accel
08.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Active Learning Center
03.2019 - 08.2019
Direct Care Specialist
Arizona MENTOR
11.2017 - 08.2018
Direct Care Professional
Valley Life
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist, Just1 Life -
GED -
Charles A Jones Career And Education Center
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