Dedicated employee focused on building each student's strengths and confidence. Experienced in strong communication, with a deep desire to promote safe and equitable learning environments, especially for students facing lifelong hardships not experienced by most of us. Adept at recognizing and advocating for student needs to ensure equitable and fair access to education.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Driving Skills Instructor
A&A Driving School
Kootenai County, ID
07.2023 - Current
Instructed students in safe driving techniques and road rules.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Coeur d'Alene School District
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
09.2019 - Current
Facilitated life skills training sessions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Assisted students in daily living tasks and social enviornment activities.
Instructed students on basic computer literacy and internet safety.
Promoted student-advocacy among parents by providing education about rights and responsibilities.
Assisted students with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped students get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Have requested maintenance staff to clear sidewalks/parking areas for our wheelchair students in particular, when ice covered or snow accumulation.
Provide transportation for a student relegated to a wheel chair for appointments, entertainment.
Assist with feedings for students with feeding tubes.
Advocated for students with disabilities to the school district when it was apparent that the school district was not fulfilling their obligations to students with disabilities, OT, PT, Speech, educational services/ one-on-one services.
I have been trained on an eye-gazing device for a current student, non-verbal, wheelchair, lacking hand/arm motor control.
Supported students with individual learning needs and emotional challenges.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Branch Manager, Fraud Prevention, Customer Service
Downey Savings And Loan
Orange County, CA
09.1988 - 01.2006
Provided an exceptional level of service to each customer throughout my tenure at Downey Savings over multiple years and varying positions including: Teller, New Accounts Specialist, Customer Service Call Center, Assistant Manager, Branch Manager, ATM Department Supervisor, Fraud Detection and Prevention Department, IT Development Assistant
Worked closely and professionally with department supervisors within the corporate offices as well as with branch employees
Provided training and support to fellow employees and staff as necessary
Assisted in installation and training of new ATM machines throughout California over several years
Worked in IT and assisted in the development, testing and implementation of ATM software, branch representative functions
Developed a reference manual of law enforcement agencies throughout California for contact information and procedures to request and review surveillance footage while investigating fraudulent activity on accounts and ATM cards
Worked in the customer service call center for about a year and having a vast knowledge in many areas of the banking industry, I was a benefit to the callers that came in as well as the department itself
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Area of Interest - Psychology
El Toro High School
Lake Forest, CA
1988
Skills
Special needs education
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Group and individual instruction
Maintaining safe environments
One-on-one and small group instruction
Behavior modeling
Early childhood education
Special needs education
IEP goals
Behavioral plan management
Social skills development
Learning style assessment
Motivating students
Documenting behavior
Advocacy strategies
Emotional support techniques
Motivation techniques
Adaptability
Relationship building
Timeline
Driving Skills Instructor
A&A Driving School
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Coeur d'Alene School District
09.2019 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Coeur d'Alene School District
09.2018 - 08.2019
Owner/Office Manager
Hearn Electric
01.2006 - 05.2020
Branch Manager, Fraud Prevention, Customer Service
Downey Savings And Loan
09.1988 - 01.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Area of Interest - Psychology
Life Skills PARAPROFESSIONAL (Instructional Aide) at ESS @ Carlisle Area High SchoolLife Skills PARAPROFESSIONAL (Instructional Aide) at ESS @ Carlisle Area High School