Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Creative Foundations, excelling in behavioral assessment and life skills coaching. Proven ability to support individuals with special needs, ensuring safety and fostering independence. Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills enhance team collaboration and crisis intervention efforts, contributing to a positive and effective care environment. Seasoned Head Boys Basketball Coach with rich background in leading boys' basketball teams. Strengths include developing effective training programs, fostering team spirit and enhancing individual player skills. Demonstrated success in implementing strategic game plans resulting in improved team performance. Notable for creating positive relationships with athletes, parents, and school community while maintaining high ethical standards.
I am currently Head Coach for both Soccer and Basketball Team. It is my fifth year as Head Coach for Boys Basketball Team. I was the high school girls' basketball head coach for one season. I was responsible for the players and managers during home and away games, including overnight weekend tournaments.
My duties during the season during practices and such games/trips included:
-Supervising and monitoring players/managers' day/night activities, behaviors and environments.
-Conducting bed checks.
-Remaining within visual proximity of players/managers at all times.
-Accurately reporting and documenting abnormal/unusual player/manager behavior, incidents, accidents and conditions, including those that require some kind of medical, crisis, and/or supervisor intervention.
-Being aware and following safety, medical protocol and emergency procedures, including fire and weather emergencies, security measures, sickness/injuries, as well as dispensing medication.
-Explaining, guiding and assisting players/managers in emergency situations such as stated above, as well as in preparations for such cases.
-Taking immediate action while making appropriate judgments and decisions accordingly in emergency situations.
-Serving as an adult role model.
-Helping players/managers accomplish goals and short term objectives
-Maintaining rapport with players/managers, parents/guardians and school/dorm staff.
-Communicate with players/managers, parents/guardians, and school/dorm staff.
-Implementing discipline necessary to obtain behavior conductive to a learning environment and social norms.
-Helping managers with laundry (uniforms)
-Assisting players/managers in developing good hygienic habits and good housekeeping habits.
-Escorting and monitoring players/managers to/from social functions, activities and meals.
-Preparing players/managers for departures and/or overnight trips.
-Preparing material for group practices, discussions and games.
-Contributing to team efforts.
-Picking up food (from cafeteria) and equipment (from gym) for away games
I worked as a care provider with Creative Foundations Inc. for a year, where I provided respite care for individuals with special needs and in some cases, their families.
My duties at this job included:
-Supervising and monitoring individuals' day/night activities, behaviors and environments.
- Conducting bed checks.
-Remaining within visual proximity of individuals at all times.
-Accurately reporting and documenting abnormal/unusual behavior, incidents, accidents and conditions, including those that require some kind of medical, crisis, and/or supervisor intervention.
-Being aware and following safety, medical protocol and emergency procedures, including fire and weather emergencies, security measures, sickness/injuries, as well as dispensing medication.
-Explaining, guiding and assisting individuals in emergency situations such as stated above, as well as in preparations for such cases.
-Taking immediate action while making appropriate judgments and decisions accordingly in emergency situations.
-Serving as an adult role model, demonstrating appropriate behavior, according to social norms.
-Supporting individuals in ways that helps them accomplish goals and short term objectives
-Maintaining rapport with individuals, their friends/family, and other caretakers.
-Communicate with individuals, their friends/family, and other caretakers.
-Implementing discipline necessary to obtain behavior conductive to a learning environment and social norms.
-Assisting individuals with life skills such as laundry, household chores, cooking, etc.
-Assisting individuals in developing good hygienic habits such as bathing, oral health, hand washing, etc.
-Escorting and monitoring individuals to/from social functions, activities and appointments.
-Transporting individuals to/from appointments, errands, work, social functions, etc.
-Aiding individuals with understanding reading materials and writing.
-Providing individuals with guidance in problem solving.
-Supporting individuals with daily tasks.
-Preparing material for group discussions.
-Contributing to team efforts.
-Participating in the development of individuals' individual service plans (ISP)
-Guiding, assessing and documenting accomplishments according to their respective ISPs, especially in areas of personal hygiene, housekeeping, life skills, social skills, etc.
-Following approved discipline plans as necessary, as well as assisting families implement such plans when necessary.
-Completing and filing reports and forms accurately, such as incident reports (IRs), dispensing medication logs, timesheets, mileage logs, etc.
-Reporting all external and internal communications/contacts to supervisor such as activities, issues, incidents, needs, services, etc.
-Supported individuals during appointments and errands such as doctor visits, bank visits, shopping, meetings, service appointments, etc.
-Substituting for other care providers, including for different individuals and different shifts.
NFHS Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors Certificate
NFHS Engaging Effectively With Parents Certificate
NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse Certificate
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Certificate
Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate
Human Trafficking Awareness Certificate
The Ohio Ethics Law: Searching for Ethics Certificate
Disability Etiquette and Awareness Certificate
Surviving an Active Aggressor Threat Certificate