706-296-8368

I am hopeful about the possibility of becoming involved with your organization. First and foremost, I see myself as a dedicated, hard working, honest, flexible individual who is highly motivated to serve and better my community. I enjoy human interaction, problem solving, and desire to take strides to help and assist others. As a Special Education school teacher of fours years, administrative assistant of two years, and having experience as a case manager for children and families, I have built skills in the following areas: • Assisting individuals with current and future academic, vocational, and life transition goals • Individualized case management • Helping families plan for optimal safety, positive communication, and effective collaboration • Statistical and anecdotal record-keeping, progress monitoring, tracking, and documentation • Guiding individuals and families to properly take advantage of community programs and resources Further, with a college background in Psychology and Anthropology, I have been educated and trained extensively in the understanding of human needs, nature, and behavior. It is my desire that you review my credentials, and consider my qualification for this available position with your organization.

Work Experience:

 

Worth County Middle School-August 2006- May 2010

Special Education Inclusion Teacher, (6th Grade, all subject areas)

Job Description: To formulate and implement individualized education plans for students with disabilities. To formulate lesson plans and implement effective co-teaching practices in collaboration with the regular education teacher. To plan and work with families to become and remain proactively involved in student education. To foster and advocate for optimal growth, communication, learning, and independence for students with disabilities.

 

Worth Insurance Agency, May 2010-December 2012

 Book-keeper/Administrative Assistant

Job Description: Record-keeping, filing documents, posting transactions, greeting the public, facilitating phone and internet communication.

 

Albany Advocacy Resource Center, December 2012- June 2014

Project Case Manager

Job Description: To advocate for adults with disabilities ranging from adolescence to senior citizens to live more independently at home and in the community. To provide assistance with money management and effective budgeting, transportation, obtaining employment, education, housing, maintaining proper living arrangements and safety and cleanliness in the home, maintenance of mental health and medical care, and accommodating other case-by-case needs. This includes assisting clients with procuring benefits such as Social Security, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, public housing, food banks, and other various resources in the community.

 

Albany Advocacy Resource Center Preschool, June 2014-Present

Preschool Case Manager/Instructor

Job Description: To advocate for and instruct preschool students who are participating in an education program tailored to children with developmental disabilities not limited to Autism, learning disabilities, developmental delays, Speech/Language delays, and hearing impairments. To participate in instruction that involves proper interventions for students with developmental disabilities. To advocate for, and train parents to implement proper strategies and appropriate techniques for parenting children with disabilities. To participate in formulating individualized education plans for students with disabilities. To help families seek and utilize helpful resources in the community to best meet needs and requirements for optimal health, well-being, and success at home and in the community.

Negotiable

* CPR and First Aid Certified

* MANDT Certified

* Drug-Free Workplace

* PROXY Caregiver Certified

* Defensive Driving Course Completion

*Valid Paraprofessional Certificate

University of Georgia

Psychology, Anthropology, Some Education

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