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Tiffany Mcknatt

Tiffany Mcknatt

Education/ Social Work
Goshen,IN

Summary

I have worked since I was 18 in education. I have taught Preschool, was an assistant director of a preschool and then moved on to work with special education 7th and 8th grade in a middle school for 22 years. As an educator I mostly focused on reading recovery skills, test taking strategies and life skills. I also was involved in trauma training and working with our ED student. I worked with drop out prevention and parent-child conflict resolution. I have worked as an advocate for foster care, which included trainings and collaboration on ways to improve the system. I have spoke at multiple churches and organizations on foster care awareness. My passion is anything that deals with helping at risk youth and social work related jobs. I am also passionate about improving our youths reading levels and feel it is the key to educational success.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Oaklawn/ NYAP
South Bend , IN
10.2011 - Current
  • Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
  • Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors.
  • Increased youth participation in pro-social activities by [Number]% through collaboration with therapist assistants and community resources.
  • Collaborated in creation of [Area of study] and [Area of study] classes for [Number] and [Number]-grade students.
  • Introduced students to concepts in algebra and reading to encourage recall of educational content.

Special Eduction Paraprofessional

Elkhart Community School
Elkhart , Indiana
11.1999 - 08.2022
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Administered tests to class and graded papers.
  • Contacted parents to discuss student progress and set up meetings.
  • Mentored staff in best practices for helping special education students excel.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
  • Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
  • Played essential role in delivering individualized services and supporting instruction.
  • Increased proficiencies by attending professional developmental workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Delivered individual services and instruction support to students and coworkers.
  • Implemented lessons initiated by teacher or related services personnel.
  • Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.

Miller’s Assisted Living/Private Duty Caregiver

Miller’s Merry Manor
Wakarusa, IN
05.2005 - 07.2012
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.

Education

No Degree - Early A Childhood Education/ Therapist

Atlantic Vocational
Coconut Creek, FL

Skills

  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Medication Regimens
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Language Skills Development
  • Life Support Technique Skills
  • General Housekeeping
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Mobile Devices
  • Emergency Situations
  • Emotional Development
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Foster Parent Support
  • Community Meetings
  • Therapist Collaboration
  • Social Interaction
  • Emotional Support
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Family Needs Assessments
  • Strategy Management
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Court Testimony
  • Physical Therapy
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Supportive Counseling
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • Daily Logs
  • Summary Reports

Timeline

Therapeutic Foster Parent

Oaklawn/ NYAP
10.2011 - Current

Miller’s Assisted Living/Private Duty Caregiver

Miller’s Merry Manor
05.2005 - 07.2012

Special Eduction Paraprofessional

Elkhart Community School
11.1999 - 08.2022

No Degree - Early A Childhood Education/ Therapist

Atlantic Vocational

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