Sierra Winkel
McBain,MI
Summary
Driven by a passion for inclusive education and support, I leveraged skills in behavioral plan management and effective communication at Mcbain Rural Agricultural School. Demonstrated proficiency in technology and instructional support, enhancing student success and engagement. Achieved notable improvements in individual learning outcomes, underscoring a commitment to excellence and empathy in diverse educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schooll
04.2022 - Current
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- 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.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Instructed student activities to implement goals for remediation of deficiencies and drive student success.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Cadillac Oral Surgeons
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumnwood
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Dairy Milker and Calf Feeder
Winkel Dairy
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Coordinated daily workflow to optimize resource allocation and farm productivity.
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
- Milked 800 cows using milking machinery.
- Fed baby’s.
Education
High School Diploma -
McBain High School
McBain, MI05.2013
Skills
- Special needs
- Teacher Assistance
- Instructional support
- IEP compliance
- Social and group settings
- Skills strategies
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Behavioral plan management
- Experienced with Technology
- Life Skills Development
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Classroom Organization
- Seizure Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient with Technology
- Student Supervision
- Heavy Lifting
- Reading instruction
- Teaching and instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Activities Oversight
- Parental interaction
- Time Management
- Safe Driving Practices
- DOT Regulations Compliance
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schooll
04.2022 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Cadillac Oral Surgeons
02.2018 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Autumnwood
02.2012 - 07.2014
Dairy Milker and Calf Feeder
Winkel Dairy
06.2010 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
McBain High School
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