Dabney Wesley
White Plains,NY
Summary
Compassionate Child Care Helper known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in youth development, behavior management, and educational activity planning. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring supportive and nurturing interactions with children. Ready to leverage these abilities to foster positive growth and learning environments.
Proficient in developing and maintaining productive student, staff, family and administrator relationships to provide structures and supportive environments for students. Handles emergencies calmly.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Support
Abbott House Maintains Licensure & Accreditation With The Following Agencies
Irvington, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained safety, security and general welfare of facility youth.
- Provided individual, and group counselling to children with mental health issues.
- Assisted in the coordination of crisis intervention services for at-risk youth.
- Participated in team meetings to develop treatment plans and objectives for each youth and young adults.
- Developed positive relationships with the youths and young adults. creating a safe and supportive environment.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to help the youth and young adults cope with difficult situations.
- Adhered to ethical standards when working with vulnerable populations.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor activities while ensuring safety of all young adults at all times.
Childcare Manager
St. Christopher's Inc.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
06.2001 - 10.2020
- Provided day-to-day supervision of staff and children in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing standards for childcare centers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents to ensure open communication about their child's development and needs.
- Identified behavioral issues and implemented strategies to promote positive behavior among children.
- Assisted with recruitment process by conducting interviews, checking references, and making hiring decisions.
- Evaluated staff performance on an ongoing basis providing feedback as necessary to ensure quality care is provided at all times.
Teaching Assistant
Greenburgh Elven UFSD
Dobbs Ferry, New York
09.2000 - 04.2017
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Yonkers, NY06-1995
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYSkills
- Literacy support
- Positive reinforcement
- Cultural sensitivity
- Child development
- CPR training
- Classroom organization
- Safety and supervision
- Activities planning
- Health and safety
- Social development
- Records management
- Special needs care
- Curriculum planning
Timeline
Child Care Support
Abbott House Maintains Licensure & Accreditation With The Following Agencies
09.2021 - Current
Childcare Manager
St. Christopher's Inc.
06.2001 - 10.2020
Teaching Assistant
Greenburgh Elven UFSD
09.2000 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Westchester Community College