Karen C. Watkins
Princeton, NC 27569
abk5nf@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Employment sought working directly with young adults with social and
vocational barriers to employment and independent living.
Summary of Qualifications:
Passionate in developing and implementing creative, independent, and
vocational training opportunities for adults with disabilities, while
remaining aware of the goals and needs of the individual.
Proficiencies:
Word Power Point
Excel Microsoft Windows
Professional Experience:
Johnston County Industries
Instructor/Job Coach 2000-2010
. Wrote and implemented transitional training curriculum
. Planned hands on vocational job coaching
. Scheduled and coordinated client community and volunteer involvement
Johnston County School
Teacher Assistant/ Substitute Teacher 1996-2000
. Assisting classroom teaching
. Serving as interim in Exceptional Children Program
. Planning and implementing small group training and activities
Country Classroom
Owner- Operator of Teaching and Christian Supply Store 1994-1996
. Customer Service
. Retail ordering, stocking, inventory
. Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable
Education:
Human Services Training: Wayne Community College 1973-19774
Effective Teachers Training: Johnston Community College 1988
Additional Training
Working With the Exceptional Child- 1996 Understanding IEPs -
1997
Positive Communication in the Workplace -1998 Understanding Autism -
1999
Client Rights Training - 2000 Client Confidentiality HIPPA -
2000
Customer Service Training - 2003 Vocational Job Coaching
Training - 2004
CPR/ First Aid -2004-Present Understanding the Mental Illness -
2005
Consumer Family Advisory Council Training 2003
Microsoft Office Proficiency Class -2010 Excel, Power Point -
2010
AAA Office Certificate Program -2010
Skills:
. Creatively Teaching Adults with Disabilities
. Job Coaching in Different Work Environments
. Customer/ Client Service Oriented
. Keenly Aware of Client Rights
. Adept in Coordinating Outside Speakers and Volunteer Opportunities
. Positive Problem Solving Techniques
. Strong Oral and Written Communication
. Knowledge of Community Resources
. Efficient Working with Outside Agencies
References:
References gladly presented upon request.