Tierney Wicks
Machesney Park,IL
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Easter Seals Autism Services
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough documentation of services provided to students with disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Direct Support Professional
Goldie B. Floberg Center
11.2008 - 10.2018
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
Machesney Park, IL06.2011
Skills
- Head Start programs
- Patient
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Mathematics Instruction
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Special Education Support
- Special Education
- Parent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Life Skills Training
- Emotional Support
- Documentation
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Crisis Management
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Behavior Modification
- Safety understanding
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Easter Seals Autism Services
04.2019 - 03.2021
Direct Support Professional
Goldie B. Floberg Center
11.2008 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Harlem High School
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