Holly Giden
Mishawaka
Summary
Versatile professional with several years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, and preparing materials. Team player well-versed in coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
School City of Mishawaka
Mishawaka
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Distributed classroom materials, pencils, paper and art materials.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
- Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Provided support services such as tutoring or guidance counseling when needed.
Youth Development Specialist
Youth Services Bureau
South Bend
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided case management services to assist youth in meeting their goals through referrals and advocacy efforts.
- Provided guidance and support to young people in developing life skills.
- Engaged in regular communication with parents and guardians to ensure their involvement in the program's activities.
- Developed individualized service plans for youth based on identified needs.
- Created programs that addressed issues such as bullying prevention, substance abuse prevention, peer pressure.
- Assisted families in navigating resources available within the community.
- Planned and led activities with varied focus such as outdoor exploration, education and crisis intervention.
- Engaged in crisis intervention procedures to prevent or facilitate hospitalization.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans focusing on each individual's needs.
Stand Advisor
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
South Bend
12.2014 - 06.2019
- Delivered drug and alcohol prevention curriculum to sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.
- Assisted students daily in small groups to develop social and life skills.
- Facilitated discussions on drug and alcohol-related topics to promote awareness.
- Taught communication and refusal skills to enhance student resilience.
- Collaborated with referral sources, school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
- Implemented team-building activities to foster cooperation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05-2012
High School Diploma -
LaSalle High School
South Bend, IN06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Indiana University
South Bend, INSkills
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
- Instructional support
- Special needs advocacy
- Educational collaboration
- Medication administration
- Behavioral health
- Group and individual counseling
- Crisis intervention (CSSRS)
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- CPR certified
- CPI certified
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
School City of Mishawaka
10.2024 - Current
Youth Development Specialist
Youth Services Bureau
10.2022 - 06.2024
Stand Advisor
Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
12.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Bethel College
High School Diploma -
LaSalle High School
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Indiana University
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