Vicky chinery
Stewartstown,PA
Summary
Dedicated PCA with 15+ yrs of special needs education experience. Recently, 8 years experience at York Tech, adept at fostering student independence and well-being. Skilled in implementing IEPs and maintaining open communication with families. Proven ability to adapt to changing situations while providing emotional support, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for students with diverse needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Southeastern School District
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Assisted with daily school activities to enhance student comfort and well-being.
- Learned and applied safety protocols to ensure secure environment for student.
- Supported student by maintaining communication with school staff and parents.
- Communicated effectively with student, providing physical and emotional support in technical area when needed.
- Helped student with mobility challenges, promoting independence and confidence.
- Developed strong relationships with student's family and case manager to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Evaluated effectiveness of support strategies, recommending adjustments as necessary for improved outcomes.
PCA /Paraprofessional Substitute
Lincoln Intermediate Unit
08.2004 - 06.2014
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Baltimore County Government
10.1988 - 09.1998
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring rapid and accurate dispatch of units.
- Provided critical information to first responders, enhancing situational awareness and response efficacy.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
- Trained new dispatch staff on protocols, systems, and effective communication techniques.
- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Essex Community College
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Flexible in addressing student challenges
- Ability to communicate with student and case manager while implementing IEP
- Monitoring and adapting to changing situations in order to keep student safe
- Encouraging student to be independent while attaining education goals
- Establishing relationship with student and family to maintain open communication
Certification
- Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- PARA 234 - Building and Maintaining Respectful Relationships with Students
- PARA 224 - Bullying Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention
- PARA 122 - Providing Personal and Physical Support for Students with Physical Disabilities
- PARA 124 - Providing Positive Behavioral Supports for Individual Students
- PARA 115 - Developing Positive Communication Skills - Video Version
- PARA 111 - Paraeducator Roles and Responsibilities in the Classroom - Video Version
- PARA 400 - Praise the Behaviors That Matter 04/15/2022 01:07pm - 04/15/2022 01:16pm 100 0.25
Timeline
PCA
Southeastern School District
08.2014 - 06.2023
PCA /Paraprofessional Substitute
Lincoln Intermediate Unit
08.2004 - 06.2014
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Baltimore County Government
10.1988 - 09.1998
No Degree - Nursing
Essex Community College
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