Carissa Brown
Humble,TX
Summary
To build in career in growing organization, where I can get the opportunities to prove My abilities by accepting challenges, fulfilling the organizational goal and climb the career ladder through continuous learning and commitment. Trustworthy facilitator committed to following safety procedures to ensure child protection. Compassionate mentor demonstrating appropriate behaviors and emotions as role model for children. Seeking Adolescent Counselor position with organization that appreciates dedication and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
Avance Houston
Houston, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of individualized lesson plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment that was conducive to learning.
- Developed positive relationships with families by providing support and guidance on parenting issues.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when necessary to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum planning and assessment results.
- Supported students' growth in self-help skills such as dressing themselves or eating independently.
- Assisted with mealtime routines including setting up snacks and lunches and helping children learn proper table manners.
Youth Development Counselor / Site Lead
YMCA Of Greater Houston
Kingwood, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
- Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
- Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize efficiency of operations.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards in the workplace.
- Monitored daily activities of site personnel to ensure quality assurance standards were met.
Daycare Supervisor
Deliket 1ne'z Childcare
Milwaukee, WI
02.2013 - 08.2021
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
- Recommended methods for modifying behavior and encouraging learning experiences.
- Set up schedules and determined team assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Created lesson, activity and field trip plans.
Education
Empire Beauty School
South Milwaukee, WI04.2008
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Milwaukee06.2007
Skills
- Customer Service
- Good Work Ethic
- Cleaning Tasks
- People Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
- Site director license May 3,2023
- CDA January 19,2024
- Center base orientation March 13,2024
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
Avance Houston
03.2023 - Current
Youth Development Counselor / Site Lead
YMCA Of Greater Houston
11.2021 - Current
Daycare Supervisor
Deliket 1ne'z Childcare
02.2013 - 08.2021
Empire Beauty School
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
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