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Candise Cross

Waterbury

Summary

I am compassionate, caring, dedicated and detail-oriented professional committed to continuous growth and development. Actively seeking opportunities to enhance expertise, knowledge, and skills while delivering reliable, high-quality results. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring efficient and effective task completion. A strong work ethic, combined with a passion for learning, drives the pursuit of excellence in every endeavor.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

In Home Support Specialist/Direct Support Professional

Reach To Be LLC
Berlin, CT
12.2024 - Current
  • Assistance with daily living activities and prescribed exercises.
  • Tracking medication schedules and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Providing emotional support, engaging in hobbies, and assisting with community inclusion activities.
  • Observing/reporting changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to supervisors.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.

Substitute Teacher

Education Personnel & Management Solution
Waterbury
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Instructing students, managing a classroom and maintaining a safe, orderly environment when the primary teacher is absent.
  • Implemented lesson plans to maintain educational continuity during teacher absences.

Classroom Teacher

Ministry of Education
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2001 - 01.2019
  • Facilitating and delivering engaging lessons.
  • Assessing student progress and managing classroom behavior.
  • Fostering a very productive safe and inclusive learning environment.
  • Coordinator of the Modern Language, Environmental and Science Clubs.
  • Member of the Jamaica Red Cross Association and Japan International Cooperation Agency in Jamaica.

Education

MSc. - Gender and Development Studies

University of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
01-2014

BSc. - Human Resource Management

University College of The Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica
01-2006

Diploma - Secondary Education-Caribbean History

Shortwood Teachers’ College
Kingston, Jamaica
01-2001

Skills

  • Results-oriented
  • Commitment to maintaining good work relations with internal and external clients
  • Good communication skills
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavioral support
  • Detail orianted

Interests

Volunteering, Traveling, Reading

Timeline

In Home Support Specialist/Direct Support Professional

Reach To Be LLC
12.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Education Personnel & Management Solution
06.2023 - 01.2025

Classroom Teacher

Ministry of Education
09.2001 - 01.2019

BSc. - Human Resource Management

University College of The Caribbean

Diploma - Secondary Education-Caribbean History

Shortwood Teachers’ College

MSc. - Gender and Development Studies

University of the West Indies