Cassandra Dawn Weber
Child Development Professional
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Experienced child care professional eager to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Prepared to apply 10 years' experience in the field to a dynamic new position.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Virtual Program Director/Head Coach
Brain Balance Achievement Center
Plainfield, IN
10.2017 - Current
- Utilize knowledge of brain development in children aged 4-18
- Provide therapeutic support to a caseload of children and their families struggling with mental, social, or behavioral issues
- Integrate sensory motor and cognitive exercises into family’s daily schedule
- Educate parents and caregivers of child’s changing needs during each stage of development
- Communicate with local business and families about the program as a resource
- Schedule weekly in-person and virtual meetings with families to provide continued support
- Collaborate with Program Director to implement new strategies for child engagement
- Perform initial assessment of new student’s brain performance and level of function
- Train new employees and promote a teamwork- driven environment among coaches.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet individual needs
Flight Attendant
Allegiant Air
Indianapolis, IN
02.2019 - Current
- Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations and safety guidance.
- Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
- Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
- Offered personalized assistance to children, elderly and passengers with special needs.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Manager
Gymboree Play & Music
Carmel, IN
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Educated families of diverse backgrounds in early childhood development and parenting techniques
- Encouraged relationships among caregivers by facilitating emotional support environments within classes
- Created lesson plans emphasizing child-led learning through active play
- Built lasting and trusting relationships with children aged 0-5 and their caregivers
- Collaborated with team of teachers to promote appropriate care and education for children.
- Trained and monitored teachers and classes encouraging a family centered approach.
- Developed lesson plans and activities focused on topics such as body awareness and tactile stimulation
- Nurtured supportive learning environment, often used as model for other classrooms
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
Childhood Caregiver
Wight Household
Carmel, IN
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Daily care and education of two girls 18mo-4 years
- Provided parental support and techniques.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
Youth Specialist
Resource Treatment Facility
Indianapolis, IN
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Taught coping and life skills to youth aged 12-18 in a residential setting
- Maintained safety and security of youth under care
- Documented and assessed daily behavior to create treatment plans.
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Applied crisis intervention methods to de-escalate potentially dangerous scenarios
- Developed individual and group programs to encourage prosocial behaviors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 08.2008 - 07.2012
Timeline
Flight Attendant
Allegiant Air
02.2019 - Current
Virtual Program Director/Head Coach
Brain Balance Achievement Center
10.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Manager
Gymboree Play & Music
08.2015 - 03.2018
Childhood Caregiver
Wight Household
07.2013 - 07.2015
Youth Specialist
Resource Treatment Facility
02.2013 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ball State University
08.2008 - 07.2012
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