Highly motivated professional with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
Easterseals, SC
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2022 - Current
Provided home-based services to families with children birth to three years old.
Developed individualized family service plans based on assessment results and family priorities.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for each child and family.
Coordinated referrals, services, and resources with other professionals in the field.
Conducted developmental screenings and evaluations as needed in order to identify delays or disabilities.
Maintained accurate records of client visits, progress notes, treatment plans, and IFSPs according to agency policies and procedures.
Educated parents regarding their rights under IDEA Part C regulations governing Early Intervention Services.
Provided information about community resources available for young children with special needs and their families.
Supported parents in developing strategies for promoting positive behavior change in their children's lives.
Observed interactions between parents and caregivers and their children during home visits in order to provide feedback on parenting skills.
Engaged families in goal setting process related to desired outcomes for the child's development.
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
Thurmont, MD
09.2016 - 05.2022
Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
Established positive relationships with families by responding promptly to inquiries or concerns about their children's care.
Planned age-appropriate lessons focusing on language development, music appreciation, art exploration, physical education.
Assisted in potty-training toddlers as well as teaching basic hygiene skills such as hand washing and brushing teeth.
Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, medications administered and other important information.
Created schedules for nap times and meal times that met the needs of each individual child.
Provided parents with updates on their child's development, behavior, eating habits, sleeping patterns.
Maintained a safe environment by monitoring the children's activities and enforcing safety rules.
Developed and implemented daily activities for infants and toddlers, including reading stories, singing songs, playing games, and providing snacks.
Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Customer Service Advocate II at Blue Cross Blue Shield SC-South Carolina, SCCustomer Service Advocate II at Blue Cross Blue Shield SC-South Carolina, SC