Substitute Teacher Care Specialist

JESSI OLIVIA-JOY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am sensitive and understanding to the needs of children whose emotions and behaviors can vary depending on mental instabilities as well as family environment. I have four children and have volunteered to mentor two teenagers, one with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and one with Autism who also had learning disabilities. I worked specifically with children who have emotional and/or mental disabilities in schools and in a residential community. My passion and drive is to encourage children to be the best they can be in any given circumstance and to demonstrate care for themselves and others depending on their strengths and weaknesses. I am energetic and collaborate best with a team of staff whose focus is to ensure that residents are well supported in their individual needs and specialized care.

SKILLS

•Aegis Safety Trained - Crisis prevention and De-escalation skills

•Trauma Informed Care

•CPR Certified

•Social perceptiveness

•Active listening

•Written Comprehension and Expression

•Provide counsel, comfort or encouragement to individuals or families

•Monitoring-keep track of how well children are doing in order to make improvements

•Microsoft office

WORK HISTORY

Eagle Village-Hersey, MI

Youth Care Specialist, 9/2020 to present

Taught life skills for independent living

Counseled and administered care and compassion for youth struggling through trauma

Provided a safe environment when youths’ behaviors were volatile

City Of Cadillac - Cadillac, Ml

General Laborer, 06/2016 to 8/2020

•Operated heavy machinery and lawn maintenance

•Cleaned and maintained facilities

Edustaff And Willsub — Lake City, Mesick, and Pine River, MI

Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional K-12, 09/2015 to 9/2020

•Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules for grades K-12 and special education.

•Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

•Instructed students who were emotionally impaired in behavioral principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.

•Played with children outside, helped prepare meals, and kept children safe from harm

Sales and Marketing Executive, 08/2002 to 09/2005

Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. — Cadillac, MI

•Marketed legal plans and identity theft protection to families

•Recruited and trained sales reps

EDUCATION

McBain Rural High School - McBain, Ml

High School Diploma: 06/1997

Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI

Attended 1997 to 2001

Studied Speech and Language Pathology

Liberty University- Lynchburg, VA

Currently a Junior

Studying Psychology and Social work

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