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Zechary Stigger

Chicago,Illinoisㆍ

Summary

Caring and skilled life skills instructor passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with mental health concerns and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Life Skills Instructor

A+ Autism Solutions
01.2016 - Current
  • Assists residents with activities of daily living
  • Conducts monthly emergency drills
  • Implements and documents residents’ goals
  • Cooks lunch for weekly day programming
  • Supports residents' mental health
  • Models positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration
  • Edits and proofreads agency documents, when and where appropriate
  • Supports people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence

Line Cook

Aramark
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations
  • Prepared food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, appetizers and snacks
  • Plated prepared foods based on senior chef’s guidance
  • Worked with servers to ensure that orders are completed according to request and on time
  • Ensured that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Life Skills Instructor

Active Visions, Inc
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for answering calls from community residents
  • Assisted residents with taking public transportations and promoting safety while traveling
  • Worked with young adults with autism and social communication challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education

VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Client Documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • Support Residents
  • Data Collection and Entry
  • Maintain Records
  • Behavioral Skills Development

Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Certified (current certification expires in December 2024)

Timeline

Line Cook

Aramark
07.2021 - 06.2022

Life Skills Instructor

A+ Autism Solutions
01.2016 - Current

Life Skills Instructor

Active Visions, Inc
01.2015 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education

VanderCook College of Music

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