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Sierra M.

Sierra M.

$20.00 / hr

Queen Creek, AZ

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About Sierra

Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring with the capability of delivering personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted on specific learning needs and strengths. Able to leverage strong communication skills and a patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments. Currently attending A.T Still University of Health Sciences to earn a doctorate in the Occupational Therapy program, looking for part time work that provides the ability to continue to work with children.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Home Health Care
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
Mesa, AZ
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Aug 2019 - May 2020
Hope Academy For Autism
Managed a classroom of 11 middle school Autistic special needs children with one paraprofessional. Created weekly lesson plans that covered topics including English, Math, Literature, US History, Culture, Geography, Reading, Writing, Science, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Spelling, Social Skills, Functional Skills, Debate, and Art. Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives by applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals. Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Aug 2019 - May 2020

Direct Care Worker - Quadriplegic

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
Consumer Direct Care Network
Demonstrated strong time management skills by completing assigned tasks in the time allotted while still effectively assisting the client. Aided in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting client. Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care. Assisted the client in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Volunteer

Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy
Planned and delivered numerous sensory, cognitive, motor planning and social skills lessons for STARs Summer Camp under OT supervision. Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running therapeutic activities by helping with behavior modification and assisting clients in completing tasks. Assisted Occupational Therapist with tracking goal progression and adhering to treatment plans. Conferred with parents about clients treatment progress and techniques being used with the client.
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

Paraprofessional - ED/P

Aug 2018 - May 2019
J. O. Combs School District
Followed a consistent points-based behavioral system that successfully decreased problem behaviors by at least 50% in most students. Successfully managed a classroom of 20 special needs students with disabilities including ODD, Autism, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, sensory and cognitive impairment. Guided numerous students into achieving their goals as identified by the IEP by using behavior modification techniques and de-escalation strategies with 6 students achieving their goals.
Aug 2018 - May 2019

Arizona State University

Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
Tempe, AZ
Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

Cashier, Photo Specialist, Beauty Advisor, Beauty Sales Manager

Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
Walgreens
Earned employee of the month multiple times as a result of increasing sales and positive customer satisfaction ratings. Received recognition from district manager for creating a training manual for employees outside of normal work hours. Received the highest score of 4.7/5 for the annual employee review.
Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
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