Compassionate life-long learner looking to put her interests and academic aptitude to work in order to become a mental health therapist. I want to help people heal and grow to become the best versions of themselves.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Westside Community Schools
09.2023 - Current
Assist SPED students with social engagement during in-class work and special classes such as P.E. and music.
Advocate for support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Collaborate with teachers to create instruction that fits each child's unique needs and to meet IEP goals.
Document student behaviors, interventions, and progress.
Crew Dispatcher
Union Pacific Railroad Co
04.2012 - 04.2022
Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
Dispatched rail crews for work.
Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
Youth Worker
Children's Square USA
08.2015 - 01.2016
Completed necessary reports and daily documentation to maintain accurate case records.
Supervised youth in a residential program to minimize risky or unsafe behaviors.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Volunteer
Cox Health Systems
08.2007 - 12.2007
Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Supported therapists in group counseling sessions.
Provided instructional support in a modified classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Drury University
Springfield, MO
12.2009
Associate of Science - Science
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
06.2007
Skills
Learning environment management
Instructional support
Life skills development
Crisis intervention
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Westside Community Schools
09.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Children's Square USA
08.2015 - 01.2016
Crew Dispatcher
Union Pacific Railroad Co
04.2012 - 04.2022
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit Volunteer
Cox Health Systems
08.2007 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Drury University
Associate of Science - Science
Northwest Missouri State University
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