Terry Sanders
Justice,IL
Summary
My name is Terry Sanders, and I am currently studying to become a special education/general education teacher for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. I have been an employee of Helping Hand Center for 15 years, working with adults with developmental disabilities. Now, I hope to use my knowledge and experience to create an environment where students can be successful and reach their potential. Creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, welcome, and confident is my highest priority. I want to become a teacher because I believe teachers can help change the world for the better. My personal philosophy about teaching has a large focus on promoting students critical thinking skills. Teaching students how to think critically and keep an open mind will lead to adults who can solve problems effectively and make decisions with care and compassion.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Manager
Helping Hand Center
05.2007 - Current
- Provide direct support and supervision for adults with developmental disabilities
- Supervise Staff for residential CILA homes (Scheduling, training, ensuring homes adhere to DHS regulations)
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving efficiency within facilities without compromising on quality of care or service delivery
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations and guidelines pertaining to residential care facilities
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted action plans accordingly
- Promoted to Associate CILA supervisor January 2014
- Promoted to Residential Coordinator
- Promoted to Manager of Residential Services
Supported Living Assistant
Clearbrook
01.2007
- Assist clients with mental disabilities in activities of daily living and community integration
Security Officer
SDI Security Inc
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Patrolled, monitored, and secured various sites for agency.
Mental Health Worker
Mt Sinai Hospital (Pioneer House)
12.2001 - 11.2006
- Provided direct support and supervision of patients in psychiatric crisis
- Performed Preadmission assessments, intakes, and discharges
- Medication and behavior monitoring.
Linen Tech
Mt Sinai Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2001
- Distribution of linen supplies to all units.
Assistant Manager
Market In the Park (Regents Park)
01.1996 - 03.2001
- Responsibilities include training of staff, ordering supplies, bookkeeping, stocking supplies, cashiering, and managing deli service.
Education
Elementary Education/Special Education - College of Education
03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Business Marketing
Some College (No Degree) - Business Marketing
Skills
- Special Education
- General Education
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Certified PHI Instructor - Coaching supervision training
Skills And Trainings
- State certified in CPR and First aid
- CPI (crisis prevention intervention)
- DSP (direct support person)
- ASP Baton, OC Spray, Handcuffing, and conflict control training.
Certification
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certified
PHI Coaching Supervision Trainer
Timeline
Residential Manager - Helping Hand Center
05.2007 - Current
Supported Living Assistant - Clearbrook
01.2007
Security Officer - SDI Security Inc
10.2006 - 05.2007
Mental Health Worker - Mt Sinai Hospital (Pioneer House)
12.2001 - 11.2006
Linen Tech - Mt Sinai Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2001
Assistant Manager - Market In the Park (Regents Park)
01.1996 - 03.2001
Grand Canyon University - Elementary Education/Special Education, College of Education
Chicago State University - Some College (No Degree), Business Marketing
Harold Washington College - Some College (No Degree), Business Marketing
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