Cassandra Nedwell
Portland,ME
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for social justice and community empowerment. With my background in working with underrepresented populations, I am eager to contribute my skills to a dynamic grassroots organization. I possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, along with a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Counselor at Emergency Shelter
Hale Kipa
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide a warm, welcome, and safe environment for all youth at shelter
- Spent time discussing issues with youth to assist and support them in their emotional processing
- Encouraged adaptive coping and solidified/set limits
- Handled intake and discharge processes and procedures and submitted required documentation.
Direct Support Professional for youth and adults with disabilities
Strive
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided support and learning for small groups in the Day Habilitation program
- Provided support and learning one on one in the Home Support Program
- Provided support and learning for the Strive University Program
- Provided support and learning for the Bayside Program.
Assistant director/Lead preschool teacher
Leap 'N' Learn Childcare
03.2014 - 02.2017
- Maintained control of the center while the director is absent
- Maintained control of the toddler 2 & 3 rooms as well as the preschool room
- Kept track of classroom numbers and cut teachers accordingly
- Filled out stock forms when running low on inventory
- Developed the curriculum for preschool and implemented it
- Communicated with parents about each child's day.
Food Service Assistant
Mercy Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Prepared desserts
- Delivered food to rooms upon request
- Cleaned and stocked all kitchenette areas
- Prepared the dining room for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.
92a/Automated Logistics
United States Army Reserves
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Issued licenses
- Dispatched Vehicles
- Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records
- Processed inventories, surveys, and warehouse documents
- Prepared, annotated, and distributed shipping documents.
Dietary Aide
Piper Shores
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Served meals to all residents in both assisted and skilled living
- Prepared salads and desserts
- Cleaned and stocked the kitchens.
Education
No Degree - Human Services
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, MEBachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern Maine
Portland05.2025
Associate of Arts - Social Science And Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX2022
Skills
Able to handle stressful situations in confident and tranquil manner
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Youth Counselor at Emergency Shelter
Hale Kipa
12.2022 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional for youth and adults with disabilities
Strive
03.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant director/Lead preschool teacher
Leap 'N' Learn Childcare
03.2014 - 02.2017
Food Service Assistant
Mercy Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
92a/Automated Logistics
United States Army Reserves
01.2007 - 01.2010
Dietary Aide
Piper Shores
01.2005 - 01.2007
No Degree - Human Services
Southern Maine Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern Maine
Associate of Arts - Social Science And Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Texas College
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