Manager Assistant

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Miranda Kay Hollingsworth

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Miranda Kay Hollingsworth

Summary of Qualifications

I am driven by a passion to assist and support youth facing different levels of adversity. I have 18 years of experience dealing with

children. I have dealt specifically with abused, neglected, lower functioning, and behavioral/neurologically challenged youth. I am

trained in verbal de-escalation tactics as well as the initiation and follow through of physical holds. I excel in all areas of written

and verbal communications with full knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Professional Experience

May 12- Current

Sunshine Residential Group Homes Glendale, AZ

Group Home Manager

Responsible for overall management of Highland House; girls ages 12-17 years old

Supervised all staff assigned to Highland House; scheduling, coverage, team meetings, etc.

Coordinated daily operation of staff and client activities

Maintained budget for food, transportation and household expenses

Managed all client documents regarding behaviors, discipline, interactions, etc.

Responsible for all client admission and discharge paperwork

Sustained all DES licensing standards as well as agency policies and procedures

Jan 09- May 12 Creighton School District Phoenix, AZ

VE Teacher’s Assistant

Demonstrates an understanding of student’s challenges and assisted in all non-verbal children with communication skills

(i.e. sign language, repeating sounds, communication devices, etc.)

Demonstrates an understanding of student’s challenges and assisted all physically challenged children with daily tasks

(i.e. walking, eating, climbing stairs, toileting, table activities, etc.)

Held small group pupil instruction/tutor pupils

Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision and other functions following instructions/philosophy for classroom

procedures providing reinforcement and consistency

Assists set up of classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional unit

Maintains attendance reports, Special Education records and related clerical functions with the teacher

Assembles materials for bulletin boards, kept displays current and operated standard school equipment such as laminator,

copier, audiovisual, etc.

May escort children to and from various rooms/field trips/transportation

Performs assigned duty as needed, such as playground, cafeteria, etc.

Implements IEP goals under the direction of the classroom teacher

Apr 08 – Sep 08

Youth Development Institute Phoenix, AZ

Behavioral Health Tech

Direct care for neurologically/behaviorally challenged youth

Exhibit effective written and verbal skills in daily progress notes.

Set limits while honoring patients’ boundaries; providing consistent support to reinforce positive behaviors.

Ensure safe environment for patients and staff.

Oct 07 & Feb 08

Easter Seals of Central Texas Austin, TX

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Miranda Kay Hollingsworth

Camp Counselor

Supervised adults with disabilities ranging in age from 20- 70.

Assisted campers with meals, hygiene, daily activities, etc.

Gave encouragement, offered moral support, verbally de-escalated situations.

Mar 06 – Oct 07

Meridell Achievement Center Liberty Hill, TX

Youth Care Counselor

Direct care for neurologically/behaviorally challenged youth ages 5-17

Exhibit effective written and verbal skills in daily progress notes.

Set limits while honoring patients boundaries.

Provide consistent support to reinforce positive behaviors.

Ensure safe environment for patients and staff.

Education

Aug 10 - Current

Maricopa Community Colleges/ Gateway CC & Mesa CC Phoenix, AZ

Sep 99 – May 01

Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX

References

Robert McFerrin 512-***-**** – Professional /Personal

Mary Jordan 707-***-**** – Professional

Sue Zislis 480-***-**** – Professional

Diana Silwanus 512-***-**** - Personal

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