Lori Curtiss
Alliance
Summary
I have 20 years experience working in local care centers in activities. I am certified in the state of Nebraska. I have worked in other disciplines but have found out that working with residents in a care center is my greatest passion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Substitute
Alliance Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Paraprofessional substitute
Hemingford Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Fill in as needed in the special education classrooms
Family support worker
Valor Support and Counseling
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Help families reach reunification, supervise visits, support parents, charting visits, support foster families
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
Family support worker
Snowy Peak Community Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Work with families to reach reunification, supervise visits, support foster families, transport children to visits
Activities Director
Skyview Care Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents by designing opportunities for group projects, discussion groups, game nights, and other shared experiences.
Administrative Assistant
Carnegie Arts Center
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Manage sales shop, greet patrons, set up displays, process bills and payroll
Activities Director
Good Samaritan Society
10.2003 - 10.2017
- Facilitate and create activities for residents in a nursing home setting, care planning, provide music, perform one to one visits, assist other departments
Education
Psychology -
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE07.2017
Skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Empathetic
Certification
- Certified activities director
- CASA volunteer
- Ombudsman volunteer advocate
- Certified local teaching substitute permit
Accomplishments
Obtained a 90 day local teaching sub permit
Obtained certification as an Ombudsman Volunteer Advocate
Completed training as a CASA volunteer
Girl Scout volunteer
Timeline
Teaching Substitute
Alliance Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Family support worker
Valor Support and Counseling
04.2024 - 01.2025
Paraprofessional substitute
Hemingford Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Family support worker
Snowy Peak Community Services
02.2022 - 09.2022
Activities Director
Skyview Care Center
03.2021 - 03.2022
Administrative Assistant
Carnegie Arts Center
10.2017 - 03.2021
Activities Director
Good Samaritan Society
10.2003 - 10.2017
Psychology -
Chadron State College
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