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Aquila Malikah El-Amin

Saint Albans,NY

Summary

A community care professional skilled in data documentation, with a strong foundation in providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Known for delivering compassionate care and developing tailored programs to enhance client independence. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to dynamic needs and focuses on achieving meaningful outcomes. Proficient in behavior management and social skills development.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Habilitation Specialist

Braverhood LTD
Brooklyn, NY
09.2025 - 06.2026
  • Assisted individuals with daily living skills to promote independence and personal growth.
  • Developed personalized support plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Facilitated engaging activities to enhance social interaction and life skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted strategies to meet evolving needs.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to foster positive relationships.
  • Implemented skill-building activities that fostered independence and personal growth.

Community Habilitation Specialist

Quality Services for the Autism Community
Jamaica, NY
01.2015 - 06.2021
  • Documented client interactions and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices in community habilitation services.
  • Provided families with resources, education, and guidance on best practices for supporting their loved ones at home.
  • Assessed client safety concerns regularly, implementing risk reduction strategies as necessary while promoting the least restrictive environment possible.
  • Developed personalized support plans based on individual needs and goals.

Educational Consultant

Hamza Academy
Valley Stream, NY
09.2008 - 06.2011
  • Developed tailored educational strategies to enhance student engagement and academic performance.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops for educators, fostering collaborative teaching practices.
  • Analyzed student data to identify learning gaps and recommend targeted interventions.
  • Collaborated with school leadership to align curriculum with state standards and best practices.

Home School Facilitator

Horizon Homeschool Academy
Jamaica, NY
09.2005 - 06.2007
  • Facilitated engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations.
  • Developed and implemented personalized education plans to meet individual student needs.
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure effective communication and support for students' academic progress.

Junior and Senior High School Teacher

Clara Muhammad School
Corona, NY
09.2000 - 06.2004
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that foster student engagement.

Customer Service Representative

Sprint Spectrum
Herndon, VA
09.1996 - 02.1998
  • Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information regarding services.

Customer Service /Quality Control Monitor

Telco Communications
Chantilly, VA
12.1995 - 08.1996
  • Monitored network performance, identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal service delivery.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements for improved efficiency.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to recommend process improvements, enhancing user satisfaction and service quality.

Junior High School Teacher

New York City Board of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.1983 - 06.1994

Eighth Grade Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare
Stony Brook, NY
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Government And African-American Studies

Smith College
Northampton, MA
05-1981

High School Diploma -

Fiorello LaGuardia School of Performing Arts
New York, NY
06-1977

Skills

    Computer literate: Proficient in use of Microsoft Word,

  • Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Interests: Music (flute, piano, choral); Dance (Ballet, Modern, Jazz

  • West African,Afro-Cuban dance; Global Folk dance);
  • Hand Crafts (knitting; crochet)

Timeline

Community Habilitation Specialist

Braverhood LTD
09.2025 - 06.2026

Community Habilitation Specialist

Quality Services for the Autism Community
01.2015 - 06.2021

Educational Consultant

Hamza Academy
09.2008 - 06.2011

Home School Facilitator

Horizon Homeschool Academy
09.2005 - 06.2007

Junior and Senior High School Teacher

Clara Muhammad School
09.2000 - 06.2004

Customer Service Representative

Sprint Spectrum
09.1996 - 02.1998

Customer Service /Quality Control Monitor

Telco Communications
12.1995 - 08.1996

Junior High School Teacher

New York City Board of Education
09.1983 - 06.1994

Master of Science - Social Work

Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare

Bachelor of Arts - Government And African-American Studies

Smith College

High School Diploma -

Fiorello LaGuardia School of Performing Arts