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Christie Thompson
Liberty
Summary
Special Education Support Specialist with strong background in fostering inclusive learning environments. Skilled in behavior management, individualized instruction, and supporting diverse needs. Known for effective collaboration with educators and flexibility in dynamic situations. Highly reliable with focus on achieving positive outcomes for students. Dynamic Lead Child Care Teacher at Pickens County Adult Learning Center, adept at enhancing literacy and numeracy through engaging, play-based activities. Proven ability to foster parent-teacher communication and support diverse learning needs, while maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment. Strong collaborator with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to student development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District Of Pickens County
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Lead Child Care Teacher
Pickens County Adult Learning Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by integrating problem-solving tasks into various subject areas.
- Supported diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction for each child based on their individual strengths and challenges.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere within the classroom by promoting respect for diversity among students through culturally responsive teaching methods.
- Enhanced children''s communication skills by incorporating sign language and visual aids in daily activities.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and collaborative planning sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in school events by organizing family-focused workshops, celebrations, and volunteer opportunities.
- Established strong relationships with parents through open lines of communication, regular updates, and informative parent-teacher conferences.
- Managed classroom resources effectively to ensure adequate supplies were available for all planned activities without exceeding budget constraints.
- Boosted children''s literacy and numeracy skills through engaging hands-on activities and materials.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by using songs, visual cues, and verbal reminders to keep children engaged while minimizing disruptions.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans that integrated play-based learning opportunities for cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
- Assisted with the ongoing evaluation and revision of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in early childhood education.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Personal Care Aide
ResCare HomeCare
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks for improved self-esteem and dignity preservation.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their specific needs.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers, allowing them necessary time away while maintaining peace of mind about their loved one''s care.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring each client received the appropriate level of support.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, resulting in trust and effective communication.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented observations on client behavior patterns regularly to track progress over time or identify potential areas requiring intervention.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Custome Service/Technical Support
Sitel
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Health Information Management
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05-2026
N/A - Medical Transcription
Everett Community College
Everett, WA05.2016
Skills
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills development
- Outdoor play supervision
- Fine motor skills
- Age-appropriate activities
- Gross motor skills
- Early childhood education
- Special needs support
- Literacy development
- Instructional skills
- Child assessment
- Language development
- CPR training
- Documentation and reporting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Collaboration with teachers
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional support
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Autism and spectrum disorders
- Special needs
- Parental interaction
- Reading instruction
- Functional communication
- Classroom management strategies
- Autism support
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Classwork oversight
- Multitasking
- Behavior management techniques
- Special education curriculum
Accomplishments
Support staff employee of the year 23/34 school year.
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
School District Of Pickens County
06.2023 - Current
Lead Child Care Teacher
Pickens County Adult Learning Center
10.2021 - 06.2023
Personal Care Aide
ResCare HomeCare
01.2007 - 02.2013
Custome Service/Technical Support
Sitel
06.2002 - 06.2003
N/A - Medical Transcription
Everett Community College
Health Information Management
Greenville Technical College
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