Ashanti Young
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society
08.2016 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
Case Manager
Camba
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
Family Worker
Safe Haven Daycare
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walk In Love Christian Academy
215-32 Jamaica Ave.Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Student and Faculty Communication
- Behavior Management
- Policy Collaboration
- First Aid
- Early Childhood Education
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Critical Thinking
- Family Education Programs
- School Visits
- Family Service Plans
- Protective Services
Certification
First Aid Training
Certified ATAS
Mandaded Reporter
Health And Safety
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society
08.2016 - Current
Case Manager
Camba
09.2015 - 08.2017
Family Worker
Safe Haven Daycare
08.2013 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Walk In Love Christian Academy
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