Ruth Berryman
Culpeper
Summary
Contentious professional with a proven track record of stellar job performance at the highest levels. Motivated self-starter with keen problem-solving skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Child Care Worker
Childhelp USA
Lignum, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of children in care.
- Developed engaging educational programs to promote social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with families to address children's needs and progress in development.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to foster positive interactions among children.
- Help facilitate the treatment of children aged 5-14 with mild to severe trauma or neglect, psychiatric disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Implement trauma informed care.
- Supervise Children during sleeping hours.
Attendant
Public Partnerships
Culpeper, VA
08.2013 - Current
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in attendant care provision.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Reduced caregiver stress by offering respite services for family members needing temporary relief from caregiving duties.
- Ensured patient confidentiality and privacy at all times, adhering to all relevant regulations and policies.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Utilized effective time-management skills to balance multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail in all aspects of caregiving.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Private Caregiver/Travel CNA
Ruth Williams
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
CNA
Trinity Assistant Living And Memory Care
Locust Grove, VA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Culpeper County Public Schools
Culpeper, VA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in the collection of data to track student progress, using this information to adjust instructional strategies for optimal learning outcomes.
- Worked closely with lead teachers to develop curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and district objectives.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among students by providing guidance and support during individual or group problem-solving exercises.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with special needs, ensuring their individualized learning goals were met.
Instructional Assistant
Orange County Public Schools
Orange, VA
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Contributed to a positive and collaborative school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, committees, and professional learning communities.
- Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design engaging lessons that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Children Of America
Manassas, VA
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Regularly communicated with parents about their child''s progress, addressing concerns promptly and working together towards shared goals for academic success.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Preschool Teacher
Minnieland Academy
Manassas, VA
01.2009 - 09.2012
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Career Nursing Academy
Locust Grove, VA07-2021
Medical Massage Therapy
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA11-2013
Orange County High School
Orange, VA06-2008
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Eastern Virginia Career College
Fredericksburg, VA08-2026
Skills
- Case Review
- Dependable and Responsible
- Special Needs Care
- Organizational abilities
- Medical record-keeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Emotional Support
- Problem Identification
Timeline
Psychiatric Child Care Worker
Childhelp USA
10.2024 - Current
Private Caregiver/Travel CNA
Ruth Williams
09.2023 - 01.2025
CNA
Trinity Assistant Living And Memory Care
05.2022 - 09.2022
Instructional Paraprofessional
Culpeper County Public Schools
07.2021 - 06.2022
Instructional Assistant
Orange County Public Schools
07.2016 - 05.2021
Attendant
Public Partnerships
08.2013 - Current
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Children Of America
04.2012 - 09.2013
Preschool Teacher
Minnieland Academy
01.2009 - 09.2012
Medical Massage Therapy
Eastern Virginia Career College
Orange County High School
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Career Nursing Academy
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Eastern Virginia Career College