Regina R.

Avery
P.O. BOX 695 Keyport, WA 98345 (360) 271-0583 jngavery@embarqmail.com

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS 12 years experience with youth ages 3-21 with autism, mental and physical disabilities, aggressive and behavioral challenges in a school setting. Knowledge of diverse populations, in-depth understanding of Native American culture. Adept with educational strategies to develop individually unique children. Provided respite care for children and young adults with special needs. Experience with American Sign Language and trained in Augmentative Communication devices - Picture Exchange System (PECS), Tec Speak (overlays and recorded voice), Voice Output, Intellikeys, Ipod Chat PCs and Dynavox. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher, Photo Programs, and Boardmaker. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts (in progress), Major: Human Services, Western Washington University, Expected graduation June 2013 Associate of Arts and Sciences, Emphasis: Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Human Services, Olympic College, Bremerton WA, August 2011 Suicide Risk Assessment & Management, Olympic College June 2011 Organizational Leadership/Resource Management, Olympic College Winter/Summer 2009 Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Presidents and Deans List 2010 First Aid and CPR, International CPR Institute Inc. April 2012

Right Response, Service Alternatives Training Institute (De-escalation training in aggression & behavioral management), North Kitsap School District, Poulsbo WA May 2012 Child Abuse Issues Olympic Educational Service Dist.114, Bremerton WA March 2008

Motivating Defiant & Disruptive Students, Olympic Educational Service Dist.114 Bremerton WA October 2008 Tribal Law & Policy Summit, NW Indian Bar Assoc. & WSU Kitsap Extension Bremerton WA Class II Drivers License, North Kitsap Transportation Dept., Poulsbo WA

June 2007 October 2007

Introduction to Floor Time Childrens Therapy Unit, Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup WA October 2005 Working with Children with Special Health Care Needs, Olympic Educational Service Dist.114, Bremerton WA April 2003

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Teaching and Training Skills Taught academic, occupational and life skills to students with special needs to help them achieve academic goals and to promote individual empowerment. Planned lessons and coaching sessions using a variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies. Experience driving up to a fifteen person passenger van with special needs students. Administrative Skills Maintain confidentiality when handling school records. Collect data and record keeping on student progress, behavioral issues and goals met. Documentation of health services provided daily for medically fragile students. Incident reports Health Care Skills Follow specific guidelines set by PT, OT, Speech and RNs. Assisting in care of medically fragile students in the autism, special needs and behavioral populations . o Administer medication, tube feeding and catheterization o Wheelchair transfers and range of motion exercises o Placement and adjustment of orthotics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Para Educator- Life Skills Program, North Kitsap High School Poulsbo, WA 2006-Present

Private Health Aide Summer School Para-Pro and Bus Aide Kingston Junior High School Kingston, WA 2006-2007 Private Health Aide, Summer School Para-Pro and Bus Aide, Poulsbo Elementary School Poulsbo, WA 2004-2006 Full Time District Para-Pro Substitute, North Kitsap School District Poulsbo and Kingston WA VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Tsawout Elders Breakfast, Saanichton, B.C. VFW Veterans breakfast and clothing drive, Bremerton, WA The Zone Sports Plex (helped with special needs sports) Poulsbo, WA North Kitsap Junior High and High School (helped with school events) Poulsbo, WA 2011 2009 2008 2008 2000-2004