Tara Swanigan
Buffalo
Summary
Accomplished Host Home Provider at Restoring Hope, adept in life skills teaching and fostering independence. Enhanced client well-being through personalized care and effective communication. Collaborated with families and professionals to develop tailored care plans, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate. CPR certified, ensuring safety and support in diverse environments. Passionate about advocacy and empowerment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Host Home Provider
Restoring Hope
04.2015 - Current
- Provided personalized care and support for individuals with diverse needs.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment through effective communication and active listening.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
- Help individuals learn life skills
- Advocated for clients' rights, promoting independence and self-advocacy skills.
- Implemented health monitoring procedures to ensure client well-being and safety.
Paraprofessional
Dallas County School District
08.2003 - 10.2019
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers in lesson planning and implementation.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to enhance educational experience.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing feedback to educators for individualized support.
- Implemented instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning needs and abilities of students.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop and maintain individualized education plans (IEPs).
- 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.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to the teacher.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Education
Associates in Business - Office Business
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-1998
High School Diploma -
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, MO05-1990
Skills
- Life skills teaching
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral support
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Social skills training
- Meal planning
- Community involvement
- Disability awareness
- Educational support
- Hygiene assistance
- Personal care assistance
- CPR certification
- Medication administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Caring companionship
Timeline
Host Home Provider
Restoring Hope
04.2015 - Current
Paraprofessional
Dallas County School District
08.2003 - 10.2019
Associates in Business - Office Business
Ozarks Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Buffalo High School
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