Aina .P. Odeh
Tarrytown,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Direct Support Professional at Inclusive Links, excelling in crisis intervention and client advocacy. Proven ability to foster relationships and enhance client self-sufficiency through personalized care plans. Strong communicator and team collaborator, dedicated to promoting inclusion and positive experiences for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Inclusive Links
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
Teacher
Chucklers Height Montessori School
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Teacher
Julites Nursery and Primary School
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Auch Polytechnic
Auchi - NigeriaSkills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Client advocacy
- Personal care planning
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Patient safety
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Inclusive Links
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Chucklers Height Montessori School
09.2019 - 04.2021
Teacher
Julites Nursery and Primary School
09.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Auch Polytechnic
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