EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Para-Interventionist | Norwalk Public School, Norwalk, CTSeptember 2020 - Present
- Assist in the implementation of Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
- Follow teacher’s oral or written directions with accuracy
- Assisted and led individual students through classroom and small group academic assignments, while communicating student progress to appropriate teachers and guardians
- Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
- Data collection of student learning activity as developed by the teacher
Care Coordinator | WellLife Network, Smithtown, NYMarch 2019 - November 2019
- Conducted initial and ongoing individual assessments for those with medical needs and in recovery for substance use; identifying needs and goals and monitoring progress while collaborating with community providers
- Supported access to resources and conducted crisis intervention
- Participated in team meetings to provide feedback around individuals medical, psychosocial and comorbidities.
- Engaged in comprehensive service planning face to face or over the phone
Community Inclusion Counselor | The Kennedy Center, Stratford, CTOctober 2017 - November 2018
- Case manager for adult clients with developmental disabilities, which included physical assessment, independent living training, job placement and coaching, leisure activities, crisis intervention and advocacy
- Created community inclusion plans and established partnerships with volunteer and community recreation sites
- Developed community inclusion programs with individuals with disabilities and/or neurological impairments
- Assessed, taught, and assisted individual in performing functions of independent living: time management, organization, task completion, in accordance with individual plans
Job Coach | Goodwill Corporate Office, Bridgeport, CTMarch 2017 - September 2017
- Supported caseload of clients with intellectual disabilities to meet employer expectations based on the assigned tasks
- Provided continuous on-site job trainings based on tasks and provided feedback to clients to support professional development
- Supported consumers to develop and maintain relationships with co-workers and supervisors
- Developed and maintained supports on the job and establishes working relationships with the supervisor(s)
Assistant Manager | Francesca’s Boutique, Trumbull, CT March 2013 - March 2017
- Drove business results by maximizing daily sales plans, managing expenses, and improving metrics through sales floor leadership, training programs, and continuous coaching
- Head of Training and Visuals, focused on maintaining a visually appealing boutique and storefront
- Recruited, trained, and retained 7-10 team members, Liaison between Boutique Leader, and Executive leaders
- Provided consistent developmental feedback through effective communication skills, to foster an empowering and motivating team environment
