Tara Bryant
Uncasville,CT
Summary
Dedicated Community Living Specialist with a proven track record at The Caring Community of Connecticut, adept at client advocacy and individualized support planning. Successfully enhanced participant engagement through effective communication and problem-solving skills, fostering community integration and personal goal achievement. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development within disability services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/Monitor
Montville Board of Education
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Community Living Specialist
The Caring Community of Connecticut
10.2006 - 02.2020
- Maintained accurate records of participant progress towards goals while regularly reviewing data for adjustments or improvements in service delivery methods.
- Assisted individuals in achieving personal goals related to employment or education by providing necessary resources, support, and encouragement.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for residents attending off-site appointments or participating in community-based activities.
- Supported the professional development of fellow staff members through active participation in training sessions or workshops focused on best practices within the field of disability services.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, CT06.2003
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Transportation assistance
- Client advocacy
- Individualized support planning
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
- Household management
- Community integration
- Recreational activities
- Adaptive equipment
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Documentation skills
- Client needs assessments
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Maintaining client records
- Medical terminology
- Behavioral management
- Interpersonal skills
- Care coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Computer literacy
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Policy understanding
- Interpersonal communication
- Life skills development
- Workflow management
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Confidentiality practices
- Written communication
- Document management
- Resident support
Timeline
Paraprofessional/Monitor
Montville Board of Education
08.2023 - Current
Community Living Specialist
The Caring Community of Connecticut
10.2006 - 02.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
Norwich Free Academy
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