Experience

Ann Arbor Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Paraeducator

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Ann Arbor-Community High School: (SISS-Student Intervention & Support Services)Instructing on appropriate behaviors and reinforcing positive strategies consistent with student's behavior plan and IEP goals.Behavior tracking, data collection and logging of information to support BIP (behavioral intervention plan). *Has involved detailed ABC (antecedent, behavioral, consequence) data collection to help guide the FBA (functional behavioral assessment) and BIP.Concrete goal setting, lesson planning, progress reporting, test preparation, teaching of study skills, and individual one-on-one assistance to help reach students needs and goals. Final exam preparation and proctor exams where required.Use of social stories, intervention/de-escalation techniques, visual tools/devices (timers/schedules/communication cards) to encourage positive behaviors.Assisting students in the classroom with Special Education, Academic Support, English Language, Social Studies/World Geography, Science and Mathematics.*Regular coordination with licensed school social worker, school psychologist, speech language pathologist, and teacher consultants to address needs and accommodations of ASD student(s), making adjustments as necessary. *Familiarity with PowerSchool and PSAT 9 proctoring*Familiarity with IXL Math learning software, Khan Academy, ONEder Academy; direct and guide ASD student on appropriate exercises.*ALICE Training*Adult & Child CPR & AED/Standard First Aid*NVCI certified Show less

• Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  PTLW (Project Lead the Way) Counselor: assisted lead teachers with classroom management and engaged students with TinkerCAD and Dreambox software programs.Enrichment activities included daily instant challenges with a focus on civil or mechanical engineering (longest bridge or paper airplane designs). The final project incorporated engineering design principles, a budget for materials and testing for an aeronautical design of their choice.HS Summer School: Assisted classroom teacher with summer school algebra after PTLW camp. Show less



Cranbrook Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Lead classroom on project based and STEM centered activities. Each week had a specific theme and focus. Engaged students through hands-on activities to increase their understanding and learning of STEM topics (Kinetic Sculptures, Mobiles, Center of Mass, Gravity, Space Exploration, Lunar Colonies, Circuit Boards, Makey Makey projects, Fundamentals of Electronics, 3D Printing, Rocketry and Underwater ROVs). Managed classroom, accommodated any special needs and worked with counselors/instructors on planning activities for the day. Assisted students one-on-one to increase understanding and learning. Show less



Michigan Department of Natural Resources

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• State Worker

  • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Lead and facilitated student IPE team on capstone project to improve diabetes treatment. Engineering track lead; assisted faculty on classroom management and engaged students on content pertinent to their projects which included small group design builds. *MI Virtual Academy-Blood Borne Pathogens for Research and Campus Activities *BSA Youth Protection Training Lead and facilitated student IPE team on capstone project to improve diabetes treatment. Engineering track lead; assisted faculty on classroom management and engaged students on content pertinent to their projects which included small group design builds. *MI Virtual Academy-Blood Borne Pathogens for Research and Campus Activities *BSA Youth Protection Training



Edustaff

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher, Parapro, Teacher Assistant

  • May 2017 - Sep 2018

  Ann Arbor-Community High School: (SISS-Student Intervention & Support Services) Assisting students during finals and helping proctor exams. Behavior tracking and intervention techniques, goal setting, assisting with lesson planning, test preparation, study skills, data collection and individual one-on-one assistance. *Regular co-ordination with licensed school social worker and speech language pathologist to address needs and accommodations of ASD student, making adjustments as necessary. *Familiarity with PowerSchool and PSAT 9 proctoring Assisting students in the classroom with Special Education, Academic Support, English Language, Social Studies/World Geography, Science and Mathematics. *Ann Arbor, Redford and Ypsilanti School Districts *Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, High School Show less



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Focused on college and career preparation, time management, stress management and study skills. Advised students on a collaborative group project to design/develop/innovate an idea to improve diabetes treatment. Emphasized student engagement through project based learning and hands-on exercises by exposure to STEM/career tracks (Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, Engineering & Social Work). Provided safe and nurturing learning environment. Increased academic achievement by providing support on collaborative group project. Expanded student awareness through enrichment activities. Show less



APA MI

• Ann Arbor, MI

• Planning Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2017

  Organized and developed materials which included speaker bios, pamphlet map, session evaluations with APA-MI staff for annual state planning conference on Mackinac Island. Conducted exit survey of attendees and tabulated responses. Organized and developed materials which included speaker bios, pamphlet map, session evaluations with APA-MI staff for annual state planning conference on Mackinac Island. Conducted exit survey of attendees and tabulated responses.



Great Lakes Landscape Design Inc.

• Oak Park, MI

• Crew Leader

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Lead crew on landscape projects throughout Oak Park region including plantings, trimming, pruning and general lawn/maintenance for clients. Lead crew on landscape projects throughout Oak Park region including plantings, trimming, pruning and general lawn/maintenance for clients.



City of Novi, Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Park Maintenance Supervisor

  • May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Coordinated recreational activities with Recreation Programmer Greg Morris and maintenance requirements with Parks Superintendent Matt Turco. Designated tasks to crew, made sure daily assignments were completed. Reported any problem areas and issues to supervisor in a timely fashion. Coordinated recreational activities with Recreation Programmer Greg Morris and maintenance requirements with Parks Superintendent Matt Turco. Designated tasks to crew, made sure daily assignments were completed. Reported any problem areas and issues to supervisor in a timely fashion.



City of Livonia

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Service Employee

  • Jun 2012 - May 2015

  Completed a variety of projects in the provision of maintaining city owned buildings, 60 total. Projects including replacing lights/re-lamping the library, painting, building shelves, replacing HVAC filters, completing set ups for workshops/meetings, removal of trash/recyclables, vacuuming and dusting when necessary, operating floor scrubber for reclaiming tile surfaces, cleaning restrooms in accordance with sanitation policy, answering general questions from the public, and complying with housekeeping policies (police station, jail, city hall, courthouse). Show less



Clean Water Action

• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Energy Programs Intern

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2013

  Engaged the public on clean energy, clean water initiatives. Promoted healthier communities in Michigan through educational opportunities at outreach events. Tasks included event planning, organizing for DTE Energy Forum, FestiFools Event, Monroe Earth Day, and MI Earth Day Festival. *DTE Press Conference-Delivered petitions seeking 25% renewable energy initiative as overall part of Clean Energy Clean Michigan Campaign. *Ann Arbor Art Fair-Tabled event and spoke to the public about the importance of protecting our water in Michigan. Show less



Northville Parks and Recreation

• Northville, MI

• Park Ranger

  • May 2007 - Nov 2012

  Monitored all sporting events & prepared for them as needed. Responded to inquiries from general public. Performed maintenance duties which resulted in overall reduction of waste at parks. Maintained sanitation policies in accordance with city policy. Monitored all sporting events & prepared for them as needed. Responded to inquiries from general public. Performed maintenance duties which resulted in overall reduction of waste at parks. Maintained sanitation policies in accordance with city policy.



Metro Matters

• Ferndale, MI

• Energy Policy Intern

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  Collected data to show energy consumption levels for 2005 and 2009. This allowed a base point to be set which all future data was measured against. Once this data was collected and organized it allowed our staff to implement the necessary steps to meet the targeted 2015 goal of reduced energy usage by 25% for member cities. All progress was logged and tracked in Microsoft Excel then submitted to WARM (Now EcoWorks) for analysis. Collected data to show energy consumption levels for 2005 and 2009. This allowed a base point to be set which all future data was measured against. Once this data was collected and organized it allowed our staff to implement the necessary steps to meet the targeted 2015 goal of reduced energy usage by 25% for member cities. All progress was logged and tracked in Microsoft Excel then submitted to WARM (Now EcoWorks) for analysis.



Wayne County Airport Authority

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marketing Promotions - Customer Service

  • May 2007 - Jan 2008

  Promoted the airport's new credit card 123 Park system. Directed customers to appropriate airline location. Answered general questions about the airport. I was part of the team transitioning Detroit Metro's Airport paper ticketing system to an all credit card system. Each car that came to park needed to be informed of the ongoing process. We described the benefits and advantages of the new system, illustrated to the driver how the system worked. The system was devised to be user-friendly and as simple as possible to understand. If an issue came up, there was a call button the customer could use to access technical support and get an immediate response. Any further issues we couldn't resolve were then escalated to the supervisor. Show less



Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Officer

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

   Provided security for client sites. 1. Locations include the Dearborn Doubletree Hotel in cooperation with NFL for Superbowl XL: Included foot patrols, parking lot, main entrance, and restaurant and hotel lobby security. Checked credentials of hotel guests, provided them with directions to areas within the hotel and around the Metro Detroit area. 2. Arbor Hills Landfill: Patrolled perimeter areas to make sure site was secure. 3. Ann Arbor Pfizer Global Research and Development Facility: Assisted local emergency departments when they arrived on-site. Provided guidance and assistance to colleagues and visitors. Enforced site policies by securing grounds with mobile and foot patrols.  Miscellaneous Locations: Arbor Hills Landfill, Livonia Wal-Mart, Brownstown Copart—MAG (Michigan Auction Group), Farmington Hills Carters Department Store, Southgate Super Kmart. Show less



9th Judicial Circuit Court

• Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Legal Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Researched file history, retrieved documents for the daily docket, answered phones, attended trials and hearings in court. Impacted the agency by following through with these services during a strict county-wide hiring freeze, aiding the court with its daily business. Researched file history, retrieved documents for the daily docket, answered phones, attended trials and hearings in court. Impacted the agency by following through with these services during a strict county-wide hiring freeze, aiding the court with its daily business.