Wendy Allan
cookeville
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with expertise in individualized support planning and medication administration. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective crisis intervention and strong relationship management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
pacesetters inc
cookeville
01.2022 - Current
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Implemented individualized support plans based on client assessments.
- Monitored client progress and reported observations to the care team.
- Organized recreational and social activities to promote client engagement and improve social skills.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care provided.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Facilitated skill development for individuals, empowering them to achieve greater independence.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with staff to create individualized service plans, ensuring tailored support for each participant's needs.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized clients' oral medications according to prescribed dosage and schedule.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Perschool teacher
Busy Bees Daycare
Cookeville
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse preschool age groups.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to promote emotional and social development.
- Coordinated daily activities that promoted cognitive skill development in children.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development and address concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies that fostered a positive and engaging classroom atmosphere.
- Observed and documented children's progress and developmental milestones.
- Organized educational materials and resources for effective learning experiences.
- Trained new staff on classroom procedures and best practices in early childhood education.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
- Facilitated group play activities that enhanced collaboration and social interaction among students.
- Provided individual attention to each student during class time.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on various projects related to curriculum design and implementation.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Observed children to record development.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
Paraprofessional (special ed)
Pasco County School District
New Port Richey
09.1998 - 06.2007
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Supported teachers in classroom management and provided instructional support to enhance student learning.
- Facilitated student engagement through interactive activities and discussions.
- Executed individualized education plans to effectively address diverse student needs and promote academic success.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators regularly.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment for students.
- Supported students during assessments, ensuring a comfortable testing experience.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive educational environment.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Provided technical assistance to teachers when using new software or technology tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
River Ridge High School
Port Richey, FL06-1995
Skills
- Support planning
- Daily living assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Medication management
- Behavior monitoring
- Client management
Certification
Relias
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
pacesetters inc
01.2022 - Current
Perschool teacher
Busy Bees Daycare
01.2011 - 10.2013
Paraprofessional (special ed)
Pasco County School District
09.1998 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
River Ridge High School