Professional Work Experience

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    Activity Assistant at HCR Manor Care

    Plan activities to help individuals with Alzheimer's disease including by not limited to; cooking, physical activities, coloring, nail care, hair care, BINGO, feeding, cafeteria monitoring, medication distribution and personal care. Drive the bus to outings when needed. https://www.heartland-manorcare.com/locations/manorcare-health-services-pewaukee/
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    Youth Counselor & Teaching Assistant ODTC (Genesee Lake School)

    Provided a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adults with developmental and emotional disabilities. Used sensory and calming techniques to help keep clients calm and prevent escalation. My duties included assisting clients during school and work activities and when necessary utilized hands on physical intervention techniques to maintain safety of both clients and staff and documenting those incidents. http://www.geneseelakeschool.com/
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    Group Home Manager - CCLS

    Supervised a team of direct care staff in a group home for adults with behavioral and mental disabilities. Assisted the clients in daily activities, took them to various appointments, monitored client accounts, did grocery shopping, took clients to community activities and administered medication. http://www.cclsinc.com/
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    Special Education Paraprofessional - Waukesha School District

    Perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher. The duties include supporting students in both resource rooms and homeroom(s) as well as helping students with social skills, sensory needs and managing behaviors. My priority is student safety. https://sdw.waukesha.k12.wi.us/
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    Special Education Assistant - Elmbrook Schools (Fairview South and Brookfield East)

    Perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher. The duties include supporting students in both resource rooms and homeroom(s) as well as helping students with social skills, personal care, assistive technology programming and use, sensory needs and managing behaviors. My priority is student safety. At this district I was assigned 1:1 with students according to need. http://www.elmbrookschools.org/
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    In Home Assistive Technology Aide - IRIS

    Perform a variety of tasks involving communication devices including Dynavox, ProloQuo2Go, Go Talk Now and PECS. Transported clients in their vehicle, accompanied clients to adapted fitness courses and helped with physical and occupational therapies. https://www.ilifefinancialmanagement.com/Wisconsin-IRIS.htm
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    Special Education Assistant - Whitnall

    Perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher. Duties include supporting students in both resource rooms and homeroom(s) helping students with social skills, personal care, assistive technology programming and use, sensory needs and managing behaviors. My priority is student safety. I was an assistant to the SLP with assistive technology. I created a communication binder for a specific student for home and school. http://whs.whitnallschools.com/
  • Special Education Assistant - New Berlin West (Active Role)

    Special Education Assistant - New Berlin West (Active Role)
    Perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher. The duties include supporting students in both resource rooms and homeroom(s) as well as helping students with social skills, sensory needs and managing behaviors. Accommodating assignments and modifying material as needed per the case managers and facilitating independence. My priority is student safety. https://www.nbexcellence.org/schools/west/
  • SkillsUSA Advisor (Active Role)

    SkillsUSA Advisor (Active Role)
    Currently advising students in a CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization). I get students prepared for competitions in career fields, help them build resumes and prepare them for interviews along with their trade skills. I advise students 7-12 for the entire school district. http://www.nbwvikings.org/page/show/2656540-ms-hs-skillsusa
  • SkillsUSA Wisconsin Tech Chair - Promotional Bulletin Board and Chapter Display (Active Role)

    SkillsUSA Wisconsin Tech Chair - Promotional Bulletin Board and Chapter Display (Active Role)
    I am the current Tech Chair for two competitions at the state level for Wisconsin, Promotional Bulletin Board and Chapter Display. I attend committee meetings, work with DPI directors and other teachers to ensure America has a skilled workforce. http://www.skillsusa-wi.org/wordpress/