1. Shannon Dwyer
4403 Warrington Fulshear, Texas, 77441 832-247-2277 s.dwyer2507@gmail.com
Professional Experience
CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, KANSAS CITY, MO
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Intern , May 2016 – Present
• Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and propioceptive information.
• Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and
emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.
• Teach clients to travel independently using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or
exercises.
• Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up
outcomes.
• Teach cane skills including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
• Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems such as human guides,
dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
• Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counselors, speech pathologists, and
occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.
• Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.
• Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of
assessments, needs, and goals.
• Train clients to use adaptive equipment such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing
implements, software, and electronic devices.
• Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems such as human guides, dog guides, long
canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
• Design instructional programs to improve communication using devices such as slates and
styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books,
and optical character readers (OCRs).
• Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self-care, literacy,
communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.
• Participate in professional development activities such as reading literature, continuing education,
attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
• Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.
• Obtain, distribute, or maintain low vision devices.
• Teach independent living skills or techniques such as adaptive eating, medication management,
diabetes management, and personal management.
• Administer tests and interpret test results to develop rehabilitation plans for clients.
Work Experience
NAILS 2000, NACOGDOCHES, TX
Receptionist, Jan 2016 – May 2016
• Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
• Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
• Promote and sell nail care products.

2. • Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking
messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort
them to specific destinations.
• Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
• File and maintain records.
• Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees
within the organization, or services provided.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Receive payment and record receipts for services.
• Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
• Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
• Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
• Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or
reception area.
• Prepared food and drinks for customers.
• Assisted the techs with various tasks.
• Maintained laundry and cleanliness of the establishment.
HANNAH'S NAILS AND SPA , NACOGDOCHES, TX
Receptionist, Jan 2015 – Dec 2015
• Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
• Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
• Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
• Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
• Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking
messages, or scheduling appointments.
• Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort
them to specific destinations.
• Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
• Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees
within the organization, or services provided.
• Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
• Receive payment and record receipts for services.
• Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
• Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
• Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
• Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or
reception area.
• Maintained Laundry
• Prepared drinks and snacks for customers.
NANNY, KATY/NACOGDOCHES, TX
Nanny, Jan 2008 – Aug 2016
• Worked with various families on and off between 2008-2016.
• Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.

3. • Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
• Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
• Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
• Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and
avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
• Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts,
sports, walks, and play dates.
• Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of
interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
• Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child
behavior.
• Help develop or monitor family schedule.
• Supervise and assist with homework.
• Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control,
self-confidence, and responsibility.
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
• Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating,
resting, and toilet behavior.
• Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to
encourage intellectual development of children.
• Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for
children.
KATY FAMILY YMCA, KATY, TX
Archery Instructor, Jun 2013 – Aug 2013
• Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games,
camping, and hobbies.
• Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
• Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules,
and encouraging participation.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and
demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
• Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel
when necessary.
Education
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY, NACOGDOCHES , TX
Bachlors in Rehabilitation: Orientation and Mobility Candidate, Expected graduation, Aug 2016
• Minor in Psychology
• Training:
o 2015 Assistive Technology Workshop at TSBVI: October 17th-18th
o 2015 Southwest Orientation and Mobility Assosiation Conference at TSBVI: November
5th-7th
o 2015 Dining in the Dark Event in College Station: April 11th
o 2015 Stephen F. Austin Braille and Cane Club Christmas Party
o 2016 Stephen F. Austin Braille and Cane Club White Cane Day Event
o 2016 TAER Conference
o 2016 Stephen F. Austin Braille and Cane Club Easter Party

4. o 2016 TAPS Street Crossing Work Shop for Region 11 in Dallas
o 2015- 2016 Pre Internship Teaching Hours: 51
o 2015- 2016 Pre Internship Planning Hours: 37
o 2015- 2016 Pre Internship Observations: 29
o 2015- 2016 Pre Internship Event Hours: 21
o 2015- 2016 Pre Internship Conference/ Workshop Hours: 52
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE , MARION, AL
Associates in Science, May 2013
CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL, KATY, TX
High School Diploma, May 2011
Achievements
• Stephen F. Austin: Braille and Cane Club President 2016
• Stephen F. Austin: Braille and Cane Club won the Natalie Baraga Award 2016
• Full Ride Scholarship to Marion Military Institute 2011- 2013
• Marion Military Institute: Received The John Hunt Morgan Endowed Scholarship 2012-2013
• Marion Military Institute: Phi Theta Kappa Member 2011-2013
• Marion Military Institute: Softball Team Captain 2012-2013
• Marion Military Institute: Honor Council Memember 2012
• Marion Military Institute: Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 2012-2013
• Cinco Ranch HS: All Academic 2008
• Cinco Ranch HS: 2nd Team All District 2008