CHARLOTTE ROUSE
Chocowinity
Summary
Versatile Teacher Assistant with years of experience instructing students and supporting lead teachers. Highly skilled at reinforcing lesson information, tutoring, enforcing rules, teaching and discipline. Team player coordinating with teacher and carrying out established lesson plans and activities. Hardworking and reliable assistant with strong ability in learning and promoting safety. Offering dependability, efficiency and loyalty. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, and carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
ISS Coordinator
Beaufort County Schools-Southside High School
03.2022 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Pamlico Primary School
08.2019 - Current
- Straightened classroom, placing books back on shelves and dust to keep areas well-maintained and organized
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring
- Used various exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained routine student records
- Monitored students in class, hallways and playground to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to office for parental notification
- Marked homework assignments, tests and special projects
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups of up to 6 by teaching and reviewing lesson concepts
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
- Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading
ISS Coordinator
Pamlico Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained routine student records
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies to office for parental notification
- Monitored students in class, hallways and bathrooms supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading
Child Nutrition Assistant
Beaufort County Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets by implementing the individual students diet plan
- Followed the guidelines for each meal
Substitute Teacher
Beaufort County Schools
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained current student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences
- Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Provided instruction for 16+ students in all subject areas
- Cleaned classroom and teaching areas after daily use, maintaining high standards for organization
Transition Assistant
Parables Educational Resources
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills
- Documented students daily activities
Assembler
ASMO North Carolina LLC
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Assembled wiper parts for automobiles
- Operated caulking machine
- Trained other employees
Assembler
Coeur
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Assembled medical supplies
- Packed medical supplies
- Inspected medical supplies
- Promoted safety and sterility
CNA I
Ridgewood Manor
02.2012 - 09.2012
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
CNA I
Britthaven (Rivertrace)
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
CNA I
Maxim Health Care
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC05.2013
EKG Monitor Tech -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC01.2008
CNA I -
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC03.2007
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
Aurora, NC06.1988
Skills
- Teacher assistance
- Charting on computer
- Handwritten
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Working under pressure
- Using a Computer
- Quick Books
- Compassionate caregiving
- First aid and safety
- Time management
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Disability awareness
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Safety monitoring
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Associate Degree in General Education
- Certified EKG Monitor Tech.
- Certified CNA I
- Certified Med. Tech.
- Associate Degree in Accounting
Phone
cell, 252-402-3358
Activities
- T-ball coach for Chocowinity Rec. Dept.
- Statistician for Southside High School Softball
- Statistician for Chocowinity Rec. Dept.
- Youth Leader at Emmanuel Tabernacle Church
- Statistician for Chocowinity Baseball
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seals
06.2024 - Current
ISS Coordinator
Beaufort County Schools-Southside High School
03.2022 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher Assistant
Pamlico Primary School
08.2019 - Current
ISS Coordinator
Pamlico Middle School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Child Nutrition Assistant
Beaufort County Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Beaufort County Schools
02.2017 - 06.2018
Transition Assistant
Parables Educational Resources
05.2016 - 02.2017
Assembler
ASMO North Carolina LLC
07.2015 - 05.2016
Assembler
Coeur
05.2014 - 07.2014
CNA I
Ridgewood Manor
02.2012 - 09.2012
CNA I
Britthaven (Rivertrace)
02.2009 - 06.2010
CNA I
Maxim Health Care
10.2007 - 03.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Beaufort County Community College
EKG Monitor Tech -
Pitt Community College
CNA I -
Beaufort County Community College
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
Associate of Science - Accounting
Beaufort County Community College
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