ALEXIS THWAITES
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Professional Summary
Highly passionate caring individual seeking full time work with the desire to positively impact those around me. I bring five years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, a bachelor's degree in family and human services and a minor in special education. Education
Bachelor of Arts- Family and Human Services and Special Education, June 2022 University of Oregon - Eugene, OR
Work History
Instructional assistant, september 2021 to current Maxim Health Care– Springfield, OR
● supporting the implementation of instructional
and behavioral plans designed to meet the needs
of students with intellectual disabilities
● Establish and maintain positive rapport with
students
● Prepare and organize materials to support
teaching and learning
● working with children with Autism
● Execute ISP plans
● promote skill development and student
independence
● Provide for the identified physical needs of
students such as toileting, feeding, therapy
Direct Support Professional, July 2019 to current
Rever Grand – Eugene, OR
● Assist with all aspects of daily living
● Communication advocate
● Encourage independence when possible
● Execute ISP plans
● Teach English and ASL vocabulary
● Proficient in ASL
Direct Support Professional, June 2020 to september 2020 Dungarvin – Eugene, OR
● Fully self sufficient
● Medication administration
● Implementation of proactive strategies and
positive behavioral plans
● Assist with daily living and recreation
● Conflict resolution and de-escalation
● Precise daily record keeping and reporting
Skills
● Excellent organizational skills
● Exemplary communication
● Efficient worker
● Willingness to learn
● Oregon Intervention System (OIS) certified
● Proficient in Therap
● Strong a ention to detail
● Admirable time management skills
● Thrive in challenging circumstances
● Customer Service
● First Aid/AED certified
References
Amanda Hvass— Hands & Voices Coordinator 541-***-**** Wendy Olson— Program Director at Dungarvin 541-***-**** Jordyn Stanley— Buyer, Food and Beverage 541-***-****