Trinette Driskell
Elk Grove
Summary
Compassionate professional with a background in direct support and education. Skilled in crisis intervention, collaborative teamwork, and fostering student engagement. Committed to enhancing student success through personalized support and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Para Educator
Procare
Elk Grove, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers on performance and behavior.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- 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.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Supported student engagement through individualized attention and encouragement during classroom activities.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and assist with homework assignments.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment by promoting respectful behavior among students.
- Organized educational resources and materials to enhance instructional delivery and accessibility.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve skills and adapt to changing educational needs.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Supported teachers in managing diverse classroom populations by providing targeted interventions for students who required additional assistance or modifications.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as speech therapists or occupational therapists when necessary to ensure comprehensive support for each student''s unique needs.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Direct Support Professional
Redwood Family Care Network
Sacramento, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients' physical and emotional needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in client care and behavioral support techniques.
- Monitored and documented client progress to adjust care plans as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Conducted regular assessments of client environments to identify safety concerns and recommend improvements.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, facilitating trust-based relationship for effective support.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School
Fairfield, CA06-2015
No Degree - Psychology
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASkills
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Emotional support
- Curriculum implementation
- Student engagement
- Health and safety
- Teacher assistance
- Special education support
- CPR and first aid
- Small group and individual assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student supervision
- Helping students with special needs
- Group and individual instruction
- Data collection
Certification
- crisis prevention and intervention
- cpr, american red cross - May 2026 - May 2028
- first aid, american red cross - May 2026 - May 2028
- direct support professional 1
- direct support professional 2
- valid california state drivers license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American sign language
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Para Educator
Procare
08.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Redwood Family Care Network
01.2022 - Current
No Degree - Psychology
Solano Community College
High School Diploma -
Armijo High School