Cherquira Whitley
Germantown,MD
Summary
Experienced with caring, managing and providing resources for the developmentally disabled, in particular for those that are on the Autistic spectrum. Has advocated politically and socially for the disabled for over 15 years. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Achieves programs milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Maurice Royal
Germantown, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with (Coordination Of Community service) CCS workers to assess case and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep assigned nurses well-informed.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Overseer Of Adult Program
The Arc Of Chesapeake Region
1330 Donald Ave. Severn, MD 21144, Maryland
05.2019 - Current
- Interacted with employees and vendors to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions with client.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep program fully operational.
Paraprofessional Educator
Kennedy Kreiger Instiute
Rockville, MD
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
Education
Associate of Legal Studies - Legal Studies
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD05.2015
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Direct Supervision
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Staff Development
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Annual Budgets
- Crisis Situations
- Staff Meetings
Certification
Legal Studies Certificate
Completed course of DDA Partners in Policymaking
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Maurice Royal
12.2021 - Current
Overseer Of Adult Program
The Arc Of Chesapeake Region
05.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Kennedy Kreiger Instiute
08.2007 - 08.2008
Associate of Legal Studies - Legal Studies
University of Maryland - University College