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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Brenda Kanzelina Odindo

Hyde Park,NY

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional seeking a challenging role where my experience in personalized care, strong interpersonal skills, and dedication to promoting client independence can contribute meaningfully to improving lives and meeting evolving professional demands.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Red Hook, NY
01.2022 - Current

● Demonstrated career progression from Direct Care Professional Grade I to Grade II based on exceptional performance and dedication to maintaining a safe environment at all times.

● Implemented comprehensive SCIP-R techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities.

● Utilized advanced CPR, first aid, and choking risk prevention skills to respond effectively to emergency situations.

● Successfully completed training and certification in abuse and neglect prevention, sexual abuse prevention, and supervision levels for individuals with developmental disabilities.

● Maintained a record of excellence in promoting safety, security, and emotional well-being for all individuals under care.

Teacher

Ombogo Girls’ School
Homabay
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Teaching and administration of examionations in subject areas i.e. History and Religious Education
  • Mentorship and Counseling – providing emotional and psychological support to students.
  • Health and Safety Monitoring – Monitoring students' well-being and safe learning environment.
  • Guidance on Personal Hygiene and Grooming – Educating and reminding students about personal cleanliness
  • Support for Students with Special Needs – Adapting lessons and providing extra attention to students with disabilities.
  • Life Skills Training – preparing students for life beyond school.

Teacher

Maguti Secondary School
Homabay
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Teaching and administration of examinations
  • Mentoring and counseling students and peers.
  • Health and Safety Monitoring of Students and the Environment.
  • Guidance on personal hygiene and grooming for students.
  • Support for Students with Special Needs.
  • Life Skills Training for Students.

Teacher

Kamagambo Day Secondary School
Rongo
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Teaching and administration of examinations
  • Mentoring and counseling students and peers.
  • Health and Safety Monitoring of Students and the Environment.
  • Guidance on personal hygiene and grooming for students.
  • Support for Students with Special Needs.
  • Life Skills Training for Students.

Attached

Lala Secondary School
Homabay
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Teaching and administration of examinations
  • Mentoring and counseling students and peers.
  • Health and Safety Monitoring of Students and the Environment.
  • Guidance on personal hygiene and grooming for students.
  • Support for Students with Special Needs.
  • Life Skills Training for Students.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Arts

Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya
06-2017

Kenya Certification of Secondary Education -

German Education Board Girls’ School
Kosele
12-2011

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Homabay Primary School
Kisumu
01.2007

Skills

  • Active listening
  • SCIP-R techniques
  • CPR certification
  • Emergency response
  • Abuse prevention
  • Life skills training
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavior management
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Record keeping
  • Individual advocacy
  • Mentorship support

Hobbies and Interests

  • Participating in cultural exchange programmes and activities
  • Teaching and partaking of the local community activities
  • Ability to approach challenges in new ways.

Certification

Driving Dicense, NYS

Van Safety Certification Devereux Advanced Behavioral 2023

CPR/ First Aid American Red Cross 2024

SCIP R Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 2024

QPR Certification Devereux Advanced Behavioral 2024

Medication administration

Choking prevention skills

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
01.2022 - Current

Teacher

Ombogo Girls’ School
01.2019 - 01.2021

Teacher

Maguti Secondary School
01.2018 - 12.2018

Teacher

Kamagambo Day Secondary School
01.2016 - 12.2016

Attached

Lala Secondary School
01.2015 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Education - Arts

Egerton University

Kenya Certification of Secondary Education -

German Education Board Girls’ School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -

Homabay Primary School
Brenda Kanzelina Odindo