Trumaine Duvall
Lexington,KY
Summary
Patient Special Education Paraprofessional supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Living Specialist
Bluegrass Area Development District
Lexington, KY
06.2024 - Current
- Established positive working relationships with families and caregivers of clients.
- Educated families about available resources in the community that could benefit their loved ones with disabilities.
- Facilitated group activities to encourage socialization among members of the community.
- Coordinated leisure activities according to individual interests and abilities.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as doctors, therapists, and case managers on behalf of clients.
- Supported clients in daily tasks such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication management.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fayette County Public Schools
Lexington, KY
08.2019 - Current
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Worked in tandem with teacher to develop customized classroom environment conducive to students' needs.
- Supported the development of social skills through modeling appropriate behavior and interactions with peers.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
Assistant High School Football Coach
Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Attended coaches meetings to discuss upcoming opponents and strategies for winning games.
- Monitored player performance during practices and games, providing feedback on technique and skill development.
- Supervised student-athletes during away games to ensure they followed school rules and regulations.
- Drafted scouting reports of opposing teams prior to each game outlining strengths and weaknesses.
- Fostered an environment of respect among teammates by addressing any issues that arose quickly and fairly.
- Developed drills and exercises to improve players' skills in running, passing, catching, blocking, tackling and special teams play.
- Collaborated with medical staff to monitor injuries sustained by players during practices or games.
- Assisted head coach with creating a team playbook that outlined offensive and defensive strategies.
Nursing Care Technician
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington, KY
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by following established protocols.
- Reported any changes in the condition of the patient immediately to the nurse supervisor.
- Helped orient new personnel regarding department policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed patient behavior closely to detect any signs of physical or mental distress.
- Assisted nurses with medical procedures, including administering medications and drawing blood samples.
- Provided basic patient care such as bathing, feeding and changing linens.
- Recognized emergency situations quickly and initiated life saving measures when needed.
- Assisted with transferring patients within the facility using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Special needs
- Classwork oversight
- Behavioral plan management
- Activities Oversight
- Teacher Assistance
- Student Supervision
- Life Skills Development
- Data Collection
- Toileting assistance
- Transition planning
- Seizure Management
- Classroom Organization
- IEP goals
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP compliance
Timeline
Community Living Specialist
Bluegrass Area Development District
06.2024 - Current
Assistant High School Football Coach
Tates Creek High School
03.2020 - 11.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fayette County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Nursing Care Technician
University of Kentucky Hospital
04.2012 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
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