Jordan Elizabeth Nichols

http://jordanelizabethnichols.weebly.com/ | Jordan Nichols

Education
Bachelor of Arts Arizona State University | Tempe, AZ.
Psychology, BA | GPA 3.53
Awards: Deans List, Spring 2016
Associate of Arts Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Aug. 2015 Present

High School Diploma Arizona School for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ.
Emphasis on the performing arts.
Awards: Academic Decathlon State, Arizona All-State Regional Band, Solo and Ensemble Festivals

Aug. 2007 Jun. 2011

Experience
Occupational Therapy Technician Desert Hand Therapy | Phoenix, AZ.
Worked with a licensed hand therapist to complete patient therapy and provide one-on-one
treatment; maintain clinical standards of cleanliness and professionalism; assist therapist in building
custom splints; document daily therapeutic exercises for each patient; fulfill clinical standards as
determined by M edicare; schedule patients and verify new patient insurance benefits; aide the rapist
in providing home exercise plans for patients.

Jun. 2016 Present

Direct Support Professional Stacy Campbell & Associates | Laveen, AZ.

Provided in-home services to assist an adolescent male with a traumatic brain injury; taught daily
life skills for future independence; developed receptive and expressive language skills; worked
closely with National Association for Childhood Development.

Sep. 2015 Feb. 2016

Feb. 2013 M ar. 2014

Community Living Manager Chandler-Gilbert ARC | Chandler, AZ.

Oversaw the operations of a state contracted DES/DDD group home facility; managed thirteen staff
members; kept the group home within state regulations and compliances; maintained the medical
and emotional wellbeing of four clients; inc orporated teaching strategies to meet ISP goals;
improved the quality of life for each resident by fostering their independence.

Jun. 2014 Dec. 2015

Preschool Teacher Hummingbird Learning Center | Phoenix, AZ.

Lead Instructor in the four-year-old room; practiced fine and gross motor skills; prepared children
for the structured elementary school environment; practiced life skills such as speaking on the
telephone and recognizing healthy foods.

Jan. 2013 Jun. 2013

Volunteer St. Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ.

Worked in the soup kitchen and the donation center; greeted guests and served them as needed;
assisted in meal prep as well as clean up; organized donations and kept the store front stocked.

M ay 2010 Aug. 2010

Volunteer Chandler-Gilbert ARC | Chandler, AZ.

Provided a safe/fun environment for children with disabilities; guide d children in learning life skills
and independence; communicated with parents to establish at-home learning; supervised meals and
field trips; taught communication through the arts.

M ay 2008 Aug. 2008

Certifications
CPR/First Aid M aguire Consulting
M arch 13, 2015

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