Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Qualification Highlights
Skill Summary
Certification
Timeline
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STEPHANIE COLLIER

STEPHANIE COLLIER

Seattle,WA

Summary

Areas of expertise and experience are broad. Strong skills relate to medicine, management and education. A natural leader who takes initiative to solve problems and bring cohesiveness to a team. Strong and passionate regarding multiculturalism and the celebration of all people and cultures. Excellent outreach skills with all audiences. Polished in appearance speech.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

ILC Para Educator

Maxim Healthcare; Highline Public School District
2021.09 - Current
  • ILC is a highly behavioral environment consisting of eight students. Age range is middle school.
  • Create projects with use of sensory materials to enhance large and small motor skills.
  • Hygiene assistance for all students.
  • Monitor student progress on a daily data input platform.
  • Build relationships with students through consistency in word and action. Focus on trust building.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into lesson plans.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Career Staffing Unlimited - Highline Schools
2019.09 - 2020.03
  • Position ended with Coved arrival.
  • Assisted my assigned, 1:1, non-speaking, autistic, four year old student and provided catheterization to two sister students with spinabifida.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety and provide fun and interesting projects and games.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.

In-home Care Taker (for Mother-in-law)

The Collier Estate
2018.10 - 2019.10

The house manager, caretaker and friend to the family matriarch. A true priviledge.

  • Provision of three nutriious meals a day; including her live-in son for dinner.
  • Deep and light cleaning.
  • Arranged orders and deliveries for the household.
  • Created meaningful activities to assist with mental health.

EBC 1:1 Para Educator

Highline Public Schools; Mount Rainier High School
2017.09 - 2018.10
  • Supported one teacher and seven students beyond my assigned 1:1 student.
  • Assisted with developing creative lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Replenished classroom supplies to support planned lessons and activities.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and outings.

Owner/operator

Koolpix Professional Services
2013.01 - 2017.09
  • Child and elderly care; including medical assistance
  • Expert housekeeping services; commercial and residential
  • Specialty catering for small and large groups
  • In home parties with chef and service staff.
  • This business supported me while I went to school for HS degree.

Owner/Manager

The House Restaurant and Collier Catering
2008.01 - 2012.01
  • Owner and manager of upscale dinner restaurant and catering company with focus on client retention
  • Catering coordinator, sales, kitchen assistant and delivery driver
  • Company Administrator: Personnel Management, marketing and sales
  • A/R, A/P, Payroll, website updating and revisions.

Office Manager/Lead Medical Assistant

Queen Anne Medical Associates
1991.01 - 2008.01
  • Responsibilities included management of four physicians/ARNP’s and five medical assistants
  • I trained and certified all staff regarding immunization and safety protocals in Washington state
  • All skills associated with primary care medicine at RN level of understanding and diagn.

Combat Medic and Emergency Room Shift Leader

United States Army Mdical Corps
1982.10 - 1986.12
  • Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
  • Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered.

Education

AAS Human Services -

Highline College

Highline Community College

Academy of Health Sciences; Fort Sam Houston

City Colleges of Chicago (based in Frankfurt, GE)

Oregon State University

Marist Catholic High School

Skills

  • Strategic and analytical with excellent problem solving skills in all work environments.
  • Well developed communication skills; making connections with key personnel easy.
  • Creative and innovative with all venues.
  • Professional, polished and well organized.

Accomplishments

    Volunteerism/internships:

  • Neighborhood House - Resource Coordinator; internship
  • Young Life Northwest - Resource and Activity Coordinator. Fund raiser and event planners. Internship
  • Archdiocese of Seattle - fundraising, homelessness assistance, activity coordinator. Volunteerism
  • Salvation Army - food bank worker; Volunteerism


Qualification Highlights

  • Employee Management and training
  • Outstanding customer service and communication skills
  • Para Educator/autism support
  • High level of patience in difficult situations
  • Excellent spelling and understanding of medical terms

Skill Summary

  • Leadership and management experience of small teams (up to 20 employees) with excellent employee reviews.
  • Collaboration and creativity regarding educational curriculum and future planning.
  • Strong outreach experience with homeless, impoverished and addicted individuals.
  • Excellent recourse coordinator for services and supplies necessary to live a life without being homeless.
  • Highly experienced in behavioral challenges associated with ASD in a classroom setting.
  • Expert understanding of primary, pediatric and OB-GYN medicine; including terminology and safety protocols for immunizations.


Certification

  • ABLS trained
  • CPR and CPI certification
  • Paraeducation

Timeline

ILC Para Educator

Maxim Healthcare; Highline Public School District
2021.09 - Current

Paraeducator, Special Education

Career Staffing Unlimited - Highline Schools
2019.09 - 2020.03

In-home Care Taker (for Mother-in-law)

The Collier Estate
2018.10 - 2019.10

EBC 1:1 Para Educator

Highline Public Schools; Mount Rainier High School
2017.09 - 2018.10

Owner/operator

Koolpix Professional Services
2013.01 - 2017.09

Owner/Manager

The House Restaurant and Collier Catering
2008.01 - 2012.01

Office Manager/Lead Medical Assistant

Queen Anne Medical Associates
1991.01 - 2008.01

Combat Medic and Emergency Room Shift Leader

United States Army Mdical Corps
1982.10 - 1986.12

AAS Human Services -

Highline College

Highline Community College

Academy of Health Sciences; Fort Sam Houston

City Colleges of Chicago (based in Frankfurt, GE)

Oregon State University

Marist Catholic High School
STEPHANIE COLLIER