Paula Shutz
Evansville, IN *****
***********@*****.***
A dedicated professional with twenty four years experience in Early childhood education. Now seeking to contribute my dedication and excellent work ethic to your company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Home Based Case worker
Ireland Home Based case work - Evansville, IN
October 2022 to Present
I work with families that are receiving services from the department of child services. I transport children to the supervised visit with their parents and I supervise the visit. I create monthly reports for DCS on how the family has progressed.
HeadTeacher
Deaconess child Enrichment Center - Evansville, IN January 2017 to August 2022
I work as a head teacher in an infant classroom. I maintain a clean and developmentally appropriate classroom, I maintain weekly lesson plans and activities for the babies to thrive in their environment. I also care for all of the babies daily needs.
Stay at home grandma
Home
July 2016 to January 2017
I left Evansville to be with my daughter in Washington D.C, because she was having my second grandson. Declan got meningitis when he was about a month old. I stayed with my daughter and took care of Liam the oldest grandson, so that Brittney could stay at the hospital with Declan. When he was cleared by all of the specialist doctors, I returned to Indiana and and back to work at Deaconess. Teacher Assistant
Deaconess child Enrichment center. - Evansville, IN May 2015 to July 2016
I worked in an infant classroom, assisting the lead teacher with the proper care of seven babies, along with lesson plans, and maintaining a clean organized developmentally appropriate environment for the babies to play and grow in.
Teacher/bus Driver
Journey of Faith child care - Waldorf, MD
January 2014 to December 2015
I managed a before and after school program for school aged children. I also drove the school bus to take the children to and from school.
Teacher Assistant
Deaconess child Enrichment center - Evansville, Indiana January 2013 to December 2014
I worked in an infant classroom, assisting the lead teacher with the proper care of seven babies, along with lesson plans, and maintaining a clean organized developmentally appropriate environment for the babies to play and grow in.
Teacher
Jelly Bean Junction daycare - Evansville,Indiana
January 2012 to December 2013
I worked as a pre-school teacher, I maintained a clean and safe environment for the children, along with organizing developmentally appropriate activities for the children’s age group. Student
Rogers hair academy - Evansville, IN
June 2009 to December 2009
I attended cosmology school full time..but did not finish my degree. Early HeadStart - Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
January 2006 to December 2007
I worked as a early head start home visitor, I would visit families with very young children and or pregnant women. I would bring them useful information and healthy snacks once a week, and once a month we would schedule a socialization get together for all the families in the group. CNA
Heritage Nursing home - Evansville, Indiana
January 2005 to December 2006
I worked as a CNA taking care of the clients on the Alzheimer’s unit. Receptionist
Hamilton chiropractic clinic - Evansville, Indiana January 2004 to December 2005
I worked the front desk, answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-pays and pulling and filing charts.
Teacher
CAPE Head Start - Evansville, Indiana
January 1998 to December 2004
I worked in a pre-school classroom, as a lead teacher, I organized and maintained a developmentally appropriate environment for the children. I maintained daily lesson plans and activities. Education
No degree in Cosmetology
Rodgers hair academy - Evansville, IN
June 2009 to December 2009
Associate degree in early Childhood
University of Southern Indiana
2005
Some college in Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College - Evansville, IN
September 1996 to November 1998
Skills
• I have very good communication skills, time management skills and computer skills.
• Bus Driving
• Infant Care
• School Bus Driving
• Early Childhood Education
• Nannying
• Childcare
• Alzheimer's Care
• Meal Preparation
• Computer skills
• Vital Signs
• Dementia Care
• Babysitting
• Teaching
• Patient Care
• Toddler Care
• Hospice Care
• Classroom Management
• Customer service
• Curriculum Development
• Case Management
• Special Education
• Special Needs
• Social Work
• Home Care
• Tutoring
• Cleaning Experience
• Hospital experience
Certifications and Licenses
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
2005 to 2006
I was a CNA for a year at the Heritage center located in Evansville Indiana. AED Certification
Driver's License
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Assessments
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient August 2022
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Project timeline management — Familiar
August 2022
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Familiar
Bookkeeping — Proficient
August 2022
Calculating and determining the accuracy of financial data Full results: Proficient
Elementary school classroom management — Highly Proficient August 2022
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Highly Proficient
Nursing assistant skills — Proficient
August 2022
Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Highly Proficient
August 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Highly Proficient
Middle school classroom management — Proficient
September 2022
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Proficient
High school classroom management — Proficient
September 2022
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students Full results: Proficient
Basic computer skills — Highly Proficient
September 2022
Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems Full results: Highly Proficient
Building relationships for childcare providers — Proficient October 2022
Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Proficient
October 2022
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
I was a CNA at the Heritage center located in Evansville Indiana from2005-2006. My certificate is expired.