Braidy Nkrumah
Menifee,CA
Summary
Creative Daycare Worker with 10 years of hands-on experience supervising children in a safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals, and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and a strong sense of responsibility. Dutiful Child Youth Program Assistant committed to being a highly performing member of a cooperative and talented team. A bilingual individual with a positive demeanor and the patience needed to work with children and young adults. Ready to tackle new challenges in a child or adult-focused environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Noon Duty Supervisor
Mesa View Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised students and maintained order on the playground, lunch areas, walkways, restrooms, and other areas of a school campus
- Observed and directed students while actively circulating on the playground and in the lunch area; maintained a harmonious atmosphere on the playground; intervened in situations and resolved minor conflicts as needed; reported all problems and accidents to the principal or assistant principal and completed accident reports as they occurred; communicated standards of behavior and took disciplinary measures to enforce them; cleaned lunch area and tables after lunch periods, completed other related duties as assigned
- Used sound judgment in stressful situations and worked effectively with K-8 students in a multi-ethnic setting; supervised K-8 students; understood and followed oral and written instructions; worked with a minimum of supervision; dealt with problems firmly and fairly as soon as they arose; performed tasks safely and efficiently so as not to cause a risk to the health and safety of self and others; established and maintained effective working relationships with students and staff.
Camp Foster School Aged Care (SAC) Okinawa, Japan (U.S Military Marine Corps Base) & Camp Pendleton Child and Youth Program Assistant
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Performed duties as planned under the leadership of the Supervising Technician or Deputy Director
- Interacted with the children in a way that conveyed respect and nurturing
- Supported the social and emotional development of children
- Was responsible for playing with children even if it meant getting down on the floor to interact with them
- Provided activities and opportunities that encouraged curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children as planned by the Technician or the Deputy Director
- Assisted in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials appropriate for the school-age care program
- Maintained attendance records of children participating in school-age care
- Maintained a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program
- Assisted in the cleaning and straightening of the childcare rooms at the end of the day, as well as putting away any outside equipment
- Worked cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information continuously
- Maintained open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encouraged their involvement in the program
- Continued professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other staff development training
- Demonstrated behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible
- Performed other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervising Technician or the Deputy Director.
Sales Assistant
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Responsible for driving the customer experience through proactive and customer-focused behaviors and actions
- Actively evaluated customers’ needs by listening, providing solutions, and making recommendations to maximize customer satisfaction and exchange brand loyalty
- Under designated supervision, prepared and served a limited variety of simple foods that required minimal cooking skills
- This position required associates to be friendly and passionately focused on delivering a personalized customer experience
- As required by changing workstations in the facility, on a regular and recurring basis, performed the following: Operated a variety of kitchen equipment, such as an oven, grill, deep-fat fryer, or others in a situation where set procedures were followed utilizing repetitive operations, and cooking skills were minimized
- Accepted customer food orders, operated a cash register, accepted cash, made changes, and provided food orders to customers
- Accounted for cash funds and completed cash and sales reports
- Assembled sandwiches and other food products
- Participated, along with supervisors/management staff, in achieving service and sales goals for the food activity
- Assisted in ensuring optimum stock availability by taking periodic counts; advised management of slow-moving, out-of-stock, defective, and damaged merchandise
- Resolved customer complaints at the lowest level and informed management of barriers to meeting the optimal customer experience
- Ensured the required level of sanitation was maintained within the assigned working areas and assisted in cleaning other areas as required
- Assisted in unloading, receiving, and storing food and expense supplies
- Actively communicated/promoted the benefits of the in-store credit card to customers to drive sales growth and increase customer loyalty.
Health Aide
Ghana Health Service
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Administered immunizations or other basic preventive treatments
- Advised clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings
- Maintained updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information
- Advised clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence
- Advised clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing
- Advised clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management
- Advised clients or community groups on social or intellectual development issues, such as education, childcare, or problem-solving
- Advised clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services
- Advocated for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers
- Attended community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members
- Conducted home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs
- Contacted clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions
- Distributed flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community
- Identified or contacted members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women
- Identified the particular healthcare needs of individuals in a community or target area
- Interpreted, translated, or provided cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members
- Monitored nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups
- Performed basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicative disease screening
- Provided basic health services, such as first aid
- Provided feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability
- Referred community members to needed health services
- Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families
- Taught classes or otherwise disseminated medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms
- Assisted families in applying for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
- Collected information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members
- Developed plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health
- Reported incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required
- Transported or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
Teachers’ Aide
Assin Dompim Elementary School
09.2003 - 07.2006
- Took class attendance and maintained attendance records
- Prepared lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submitted outlines to teachers for review
- Participated in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems
- Conducted demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts
- Planned, prepared, and developed various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs
- Requisitioned and stocked teaching materials and supplies
- Graded homework and tests, and computed and recorded results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
- Distributed tests and homework assignments and collected them when they were completed
- Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use
- Assisted in bus loading and unloading
- Assisted librarians in school libraries
- Monitored classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites
- Collected money from students for school-related projects
- Laminated teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use
- Typed, filed, and duplicated materials
- Attended staff meetings and served on committees, as required
- Used computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Distributed teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations
- Presented subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
- Observed students' performance, and recorded relevant data to assess progress
- Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
- Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Enforced administration policies and rules governing students
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms
- Carried out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
- Operated and maintained audio-visual equipment.
Restaurant Worker
Countryside Kitchenette
01.2001 - 03.2003
- Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Apportioned and served food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, or poultry
- Cooked foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or the number of portions to be served
- Monitored the use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures were followed
- Washed pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
- Compiled and maintained records of food use and expenditures
- Directed activities of one or more workers who assisted in preparing and serving meals
- Baked breads, rolls, and other pastries
- Trained new employees
- Took inventory of supplies and equipment
- Monitored menus and spending to ensure that meals were prepared economically
- Planned menus that were varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability
- Requisitioned food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs
- Determined meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.
Education
Obiri Yeboah Senior High School
Health Aide Training Institute
Penn Foster College
Virtual Lab skill (VLS) / Spillet Leadership University
Skills
- Homemaking
- Adult caring
- Childcaring
- Team player
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Customer satisfaction
- Continuous process improvements
- Data entry
- Event planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Food and Beverage operations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Role Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Early Education
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Special Needs Care
- Child Development Knowledge
- Care Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Infant Care
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Nutrition Planning
- Records Management
Accomplishments
- Letter of recommendation
- Employee of the quarter
Languages
Akan
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Noon Duty Supervisor
Mesa View Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
Camp Foster School Aged Care (SAC) Okinawa, Japan (U.S Military Marine Corps Base) & Camp Pendleton Child and Youth Program Assistant
06.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Assistant
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
04.2019 - 06.2019
Health Aide
Ghana Health Service
08.2006 - 12.2008
Teachers’ Aide
Assin Dompim Elementary School
09.2003 - 07.2006
Restaurant Worker
Countryside Kitchenette
01.2001 - 03.2003
Obiri Yeboah Senior High School
Health Aide Training Institute
Penn Foster College
Virtual Lab skill (VLS) / Spillet Leadership University
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