Amanda Williams
Parachute
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional with a proven track record at Garfield County School District 16, skilled in IEP compliance and student advocacy. Adept at fostering positive learning environments through effective behavior management and strong relationship-building skills, enhancing student engagement and promoting emotional regulation for diverse learners.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield County School District 16
Parachute, CO
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student rapport by consistently demonstrating empathy and patience inside and outside of the classroom.
- Applied strategies to minimize behavioral issues and ensure student safety.
- Participated in applying successful behavior management techniques, fostering a focused and optimistic atmosphere in the classroom.
- Developed personalized classroom environments meeting individual student needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Engaged students through physical and verbal interactions.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance expertise in special education strategies.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist students with diverse disabilities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Engaged with therapy professionals to ensure robust assistance for each student's progress.
Respite Care Provider
Strive
Grand Junction, CO
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean and orderly patient environments to promote health and safety.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Built trust and effective communication channels with patients during respite care service.
- Coordinated recreational activities for patients, promoting socialization and cognitive engagement throughout the respite period.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Facilitated strict following of prescribed therapies through meticulous handling of medications.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by listening empathetically to their concerns and providing reassurance as needed.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield County School District Re-2
Rifle, CO
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Utilized strategic interventions to maintain classroom harmony.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Worked closely with teacher to develop a personalized classroom atmosphere designed for students.
- Maintained vigilance over indoor and outdoor student interactions to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Replenished and maintained medical supplies efficiently.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Empowered patients through education on self-management techniques for chronic conditions.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
Medical Assistant
Roaring Fork Family Physicians
Carbondale, CO
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
- Aided in accurate diagnoses by performing laboratory tests and preparing specimens for analysis.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide coordinated care.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Contributed to clean and safe clinic environment by adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
Education
Associate Degree In Occupational Health - Medical Assistant
Intellitec College Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO06.2008
GED - Ged
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO06.1998
Skills
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Progress monitoring
- Student advocacy
- Teaching and instruction
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Nonverbal communication
- Life skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Feeding assistance
- Physical disabilities support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social skills training
- Parental interaction
- Emotional regulation
- Visual schedules
- Activity management
- Heavy lifting
- Reading instruction
- Social and group settings
- Assistive technology
- Sensory integration
- Seizure management
- Decision-making
- Mobility assistance
- Proficient with technology
- Activities oversight
- Functional communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mathematics intervention
- Adaptive equipment
- Relationship building skills
- Classroom management strategies
- Data collection
- Peer mentoring
- Individualized instruction
- Small group support
- Executive function support
- Classwork oversight
- Specialized instructional methods
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- IEP goals
- Learning environment management
- Safety protocol adherence
- Home therapy
- Emotional support strategies
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Behavior management techniques
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Special education curriculum
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield County School District 16
09.2023 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Strive
03.2020 - 06.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Garfield County School District Re-2
03.2019 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Valley View Hospital
12.2009 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant
Roaring Fork Family Physicians
12.2008 - 12.2009
Associate Degree In Occupational Health - Medical Assistant
Intellitec College Grand Junction
GED - Ged
Colorado Mountain College