Special Education Personal Care
Resume:
Jessica Samuels
Tulsa, Oklahoma *****
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Experience:
Learning Paradise LLC 03/05/2020-12/31/2024
Childcare Director Seattle, WA
Recruited and trained staff
Handled promotional activities and maintained budget
communicated with parents, liaising with suppliers, and overseen physical facilities.
Made sure all paperwork for children and staff was completed and updated.
Seattle Public Schools 09/2019-2024
Special Ed Instructional Assistant Seattle, WA
Helps teacher with classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
Administers materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) to assist teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
Administers first aid and medical assistance when needed.
Assists and supports students with personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations.
Directs and Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education student’s needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment.
Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of student’s deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school.
Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care 04/2019-10/2019
Residential Specialist Seattle, WA
Demonstrated effectively engagement skills with individuals who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and related challenges.
Transported clients to appointments
Admitted clients into facility explaining documents and having clients sign
Lead my own self-care group for the women in the facility on Fridays.
Disbursed medications and kept a log.
Worked with a variety of individuals in a residential treatment facility.
Kept records and provided building staff with essential information pertinent to the safety of residents and building operations.
Assisted with facility safety and cleanliness.
Was always on-time for assigned shift and prepared to perform scheduled assignments. Understood and had familiarity with addiction, withdrawal, and treatment resources for recovery.
Worked independently and as a team member and player
Worked effectively with a variety of professionals and a diverse client population
King County Metro 03/2018-07/2018
Transit Operator Seattle, WA
Provided safe, professional, and courteous on-time bus service for customers in King County
Followed all traffic laws and regulations and accounted for fares and issued transfers
Communicated effectively with all customers regarding fares, routes, schedules, and transfer points
Effectively operated transit vehicles and equipment, including wheelchair lifts and the securing of personal mobility devices
Successfully communicated with Transit Control Center and LINK Control Center via radio and accurately completed verbal and written reports
Department of Social and health Services 08/2016-12/2017
Financial Service Specialist Seattle, WA
Conducted intensive interviews to determine or re-determine for all public assistance programs in an efficient and effective manner.
Explained program requirements and available services.
Obtained and reviewed necessary data, documented and verified for federal or state assistance as it related to the individual's specific circumstance.
Analyzed written and oral information to assist in eligibility determination.
Detected discrepancies and clarified data through inquiries, correspondences and interviews.
Established over/underpayments when errors were discovered.
Processed reported changes of circumstances, assessing effect of reported changes on continuing eligibility and updating the case as necessary.
Read and interpreted the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and procedural manuals to assist in the determination of eligibility.
Referred clients to mandatory and optional services and to other agencies as required.
Navigated through the multiple screens: TALX, SOLQ, EQUIFAX, GUIDE, BENDEX, Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and SDX.
Communicated with families form diverse and cultural backgrounds while staying calm under stress and pressure and helping clients stay calm
Lakeside Milam Recovery Center 04/2009-11/2011
Associate Counselor/Front Office Coordinator Burien, WA
Check in/out patients, accepted co-pays and signatures on consent for care and explanation of HIPAA
Entered patient demographic data, and answered triage calls
Entered referrals ordering needed charts for providers on a daily basis
Picked up, sorted and distributed in-coming clinic mail, Coordinate daily outgoing mail drop.
Coordinate interpreter services during emergent and non-emergent appointments. Schedule transportation services for the purpose of patient pick-up.
Opened and prepared clinic for receiving patients & closed out the evening clinic while running daily batch reports on both credit cards and scheduling system.
Stripping, Cleaning, Sanitizing and preparing beds, collecting soiled linens.
Prepare daily paperwork for charting and billing in advance for scheduled patients, with the ability to manage and oversee current duties (multi-tasking).
Worked independently and implemented the clinics mission and program and problem solved the clinics concerns.
Took urinalysis reports and transported patients to appointments.
Zion Preparatory Academy Seattle, WA
Daycare Teacher/ Floater 02/2007-06/2009
Taught manners and basic skills of life.
Planned and created pre-K curriculum and lesson plans.
Supplied proper nutrition for meals and snacks.
Performed cleaning duties.
Changed diapers of infants and toddlers
Potty trained
Discussed children’s educational development.
Helped children manage their behavioral issues.
Supervised and monitored the safety of the children indoors and at outside play
Gave progress reports to parents everyday
Organized activities and curriculum
Education:
GED 2010
Administrative Office Certificate-Seattle Central Community College 2011
20 Social and Human Services credits 2016
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification- DT&T CNA training school 2018
ECE Initial certificate 2019
Additional Information: Computer Knowledge and experience Sigmund, Epic and Microsoft Office Suites, Ability to type 50WPM.
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