Erin K. Pratt
Dundee
Summary
Hardworking, passionate job seeker with excellent attention to detail and desire to help others. Reliable and with a capacity to learn and apply new skills. Desire to contribute to overall growth and success of the company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Riverside Arts Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in setting up projects and weekly schedules for camp activities
- Communicated effectively with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress and any concerns
- Assisted in setting up for the following day's activities
- Demonstrated and encouraged independent behaviors among campers
- Modeled positive interactions between adults and children, fostering an atmosphere of respect
- Helped facilitate a fun, supportive, and safe atmosphere for campers to create works of art
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Customer Resource Specialist
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Welcomed visitors into the building and provide assistance with checking in, answering questions, connecting visitor(s) to appropriate people
- Scheduled appointments, scanning of documents, made reminder calls, created doctor schedules within the scheduling system, contacted members of team, maintained a calm and comfortable lobby area, assisted with safety measures within the building, prepared documents for mailing, sent faxes, maintained a clean and stocked business center, assisted where needed
- Provided a welcoming environment for guests
- Maintained a friendly, respectful demeanor both via phone and in person
- Assisted with safety planning and safety checks for the building
Vocational Specialist
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Worked with individuals that have developmental disabilities and/or mental illness to help them learn basic job skills and ways to work toward independence
- Transported consumers to and from their program using county vehicles
- Job required communication, teamwork, patience, and a passion to help others
- Maintained detailed case notes regarding client progress, ensuring effective communication among team members
Teaching Assistant
Prepnet Schools
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked one on one with an autistic student throughout the day at school
- Provided reminders, prompting, guidance, support, etc
- Assisted with teaching school related material as well as appropriate social behavior
- Communicate with all members of the team regarding students educational successes, downfalls, and how we can implement various ideas into daily structure
- Supported the lead teachers in developing curriculum materials, tailoring instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of the student I was helping
Teaching Assistant
Washtenaw Intermediate School District
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted lead teacher with daily educational activities
- Made sure students received all of the individual care that is required - included hygiene, toileting/changing assistance, administering medication, encouragement and support, and nutrition (tube, orally, or both)
- Assisted with lifting and transferring students safely in the classroom, pool, community, etc
- Required being consistently observant and aware of what was happening with the students
- Students were all very medically fragile; therefore, comfort, health, wellbeing, and safety was always be a top priority
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Position included patience, compassion, teamwork, communication, and attention to detail
Behavioral Technician
Spectrum Therapy Center
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided one on one therapy sessions for children that have autism
- Helped children to learn appropriate behaviors, social skills, and interactions with others
- Promoted a safe and nurturing environment for clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout therapy sessions
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment goals, ideally leading to better client progress
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
Teaching Assistant
Ypsilanti Community Schools
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted the teacher with daily assignments and activities within the Special Education classroom
- Worked one on one with students, providing them with individual attention and encouragement to help them learn and understand the current assignment/task
- Worked with students on daily living skills, appropriate behavior, manners
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students
- Increased class participation by creating positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere
Entertainment
Walt Disney World
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Met with and greeted guests in an efficient manner; performed and entertained while also providing guests with a memorable and enjoyable experience
- Maintained character integrity
- Worked with all members of the team to ensure guest satisfaction
- Refined stage presence techniques to captivate audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds effectively
- Received numerous positive reviews from guests
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2008
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Riverside Arts Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Customer Resource Specialist
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
05.2017 - 04.2022
Vocational Specialist
Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
05.2017 - 04.2022
Teaching Assistant
Prepnet Schools
07.2016 - 04.2017
Teaching Assistant
Washtenaw Intermediate School District
12.2014 - 06.2016
Behavioral Technician
Spectrum Therapy Center
05.2014 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant
Ypsilanti Community Schools
08.2013 - 04.2014
Entertainment
Walt Disney World
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Central Michigan University
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