Training Specialist Special Education
Resume:
Debra Harger
Lock Haven, PA *****
*****.******@*****.***
A position within the Little Pine State Park working with the Community & within nature. I am willing to get recertifications in CPR & 1st Aid again & to learn any necessary duties of the job position.
I am fully vaccinated for Covid -19.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Harvester/Trimmer/Gardner
Terrapin Care Station PA - Jersey Shore, PA
January 2018 to June 2020
During my employment with Terrapin I worked approximately 1.5 years as a Trimmer/Harvester & 1 year as a Gardner in the Grow Department.
Personal Care Assistant
Self Employed - Lock Haven, PA
December 2012 to December 2018
Worked independently as an In Home Caregiver for individuals living with Alzheimer’s. Team Leader
Oakridge/Eagle Ridge Personal Care Home - Mill Hall, PA October 2008 to November 2012
*Assisted elderly residents with daily living skills/personal care needs
* Administered necessary medications/ordered necessary medications
* Performed necessary cleaning and followed necessary procedures
* Cooked for approx 20 residents and completed food ordering
* Responsible for scheduling medical, lab, and transportation appointments
*Maintained resident records using Eldermark System
Personal Care Assistant
Self Employed - Lock Haven, PA
June 2007 to September 2008
• Assisted elderly client with daily living skills/personal care
• Administered necessary medication
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Montgomery Area School District - Montgomery, PA
October 2006 to June 2007
I was employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in a K-3 Life Skills/Learning Support classroom and I performed duties such as:
* Assisted children within the regular education classroom with in-class work
* Modeled and encouraged socialization with peers and teachers/use of simple sign language
* Implemented and reinforced behavioral plan as prescribed by the Mobile Therapist
* Modified/adapted material so that students could complete classroom work
* Maintained IEP goals and progress charts
* Provided encouragement and positive reinforcement to the students in order to help them achieve their goals
Therapeutic Support Staff
Community Services Group - Williamsport, PA
January 2006 to June 2006
Enhanced Treatment for Children, 1000 Commerce Park Dr., Williamsport, PA 17701 Employed as a Therapeutic Support Staff working one-on-one with a young child within the school system, addressing his emotional/behavioral needs
Student
Lock Haven University/Penn College of Technology - Lock Haven, PA 2003 to 2005
• Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Employment Training Specialist/In Home Habilitation Skills of Central PA
January 2001 to August 2003
Worked as an Employment Training Specialist preparing individuals who have disabilities for the workforce and providing on-the-job training.
• Worked as an In-Home Support Staff in addition to Employment Training
• Implemented Individualized Family Service Plans, goal plans, and behavioral plans as well as maintained progress reports and daily logs
• Addressed the social and emotional needs of individuals and their families; as well as learned to use assistive technology with some individuals
• Received numerous trainings such as; CPR, First Aid, behavior management techniques, community awareness, fire safety, and reporting procedures
Support Staff in a Community Living Arrangement
Community Services Group - Williamsport, PA
March 1991 to December 2000
• Worked as a Support Staff in a Community Living Arrangement for individuals who had Developmental Disabilities and mental health issues; worked for over 7 years as an In-Home Support Staff
• Provided direct care and assistance with daily living skills
• Assisted families and individuals within their homes and community with personal goals and to promote independence
• Implemented Individualized Family Service Plans, goal plans, and behavioral plans, as well as maintained progress reports and daily logs
• Utilized assistive technology, Hoyer lifts, standers, feeding tubes, and other necessary procedures in order to help individuals reach their fullest potential and independence
Education
Bachelor of Science/Magna Cum Laude/Dean’s List in Special Education Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
August 2005
Skills
• Special Education
• Behavior Management
• Medication Administration
• Autism Experience
• Harvesting & Trimming Cannabis (1 year)
• Gardening/Cleaning within an indoor Garden facility (1 year)
• Dementia Care
• Teaching/working with community members & ousude agencies
• Alzheimer's Care
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