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Wanda Butts

Middletown,Md

Summary

Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 20 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for students. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Instructional Assistant

FCPS
12.2014 - Current
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

Staffing Coordinator

Readers Memorial Home
06.2008 - 12.2014
  • Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
  • Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
  • Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
  • Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
  • Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
  • Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
  • Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Frederick Memorial Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2008
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Golden Living Nursing Home
02.2003 - 04.2007
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Staffing Coordinator

Mid Atlantic Hospice
10.1993 - 07.2002
  • Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
  • Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
  • Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
  • Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
  • Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
  • Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.

Education

CMT - Nursing

Thomas LLC
Baltimore, MD
12.2023

CNA/GNA - CNA/GNA

Business Workforce Development Center
Glen Burnie, MD
06.1993

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • General Housekeeping
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Language Skills Development
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Disciplinary Enforcement
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Teaching and Instruction
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Special Education Instructional Assistant

FCPS
12.2014 - Current

Staffing Coordinator

Readers Memorial Home
06.2008 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Frederick Memorial Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2008

Certified Nursing Assistant

Golden Living Nursing Home
02.2003 - 04.2007

Staffing Coordinator

Mid Atlantic Hospice
10.1993 - 07.2002

CMT - Nursing

Thomas LLC

CNA/GNA - CNA/GNA

Business Workforce Development Center

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