Daisy Smania
West Henrietta,US
Summary
Highly motivated professional with experience in providing comprehensive social services for children and families. Proven ability to assess and develop care plans to help families in need. Passionate about helping children and families overcome challenging life situations and providing support to help reach full potential.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ASL Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
Rochester, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated clear communication between Deaf and hearing individuals in various settings.
- Interpreted spoken language into American Sign Language, ensuring accurate message conveyance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance interpretation quality and service delivery.
Respite Care Provider
Starbridge Inc
Rochester, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort in home environments.
- Work one on one with individual and help with dressing and bathroom needs.
- Work one on one with an individual to work on communication needs.
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Hillside Children's Center
Rochester, NY
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for diverse client needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' mental health and social service requirements.
- Facilitated Psychotherapy, Expressive Arts and Psychosocial group therapy sessions, promoting communication and support among participants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and resources for families.
- Documented client progress in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring safety and immediate resources for clients.
ASL Interpreter
Convo Communications
Rochester, NY
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Created visual aids such as drawings or written notes to supplement interpretation services when needed.
- Researched resources available within the local community that could benefit Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while handling sensitive information related to assignments.
- Collaborated with other interpreters, deaf community members, and professionals in the field of interpreting to stay current on best practices.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and hearing individuals.
- Engaged in continuing education activities related to interpreting, linguistics, ethics, Deaf culture.
- Applied knowledge of grammar rules and syntax structure while interpreting spoken English into ASL.
- Employed technology such as video remote interpreting systems for improved accessibility.
Summer Camp Director
Deaf Circle
Rochester NY
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
Teachers Aide
Hillside Family Of Agencies
Rochester, NY
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported the lead teacher in delivering instruction.
- Helped students develop problem-solving skills.
- Supervised students in the classroom and during field trips.
- Encouraged student independence and academic achievement by exploring new concepts and activities.
- Assisted with developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Assisted in crisis intervention by de-escalating behavioral incidents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Summer Camp Director
Deaf Circle
Rochester NY
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Ensured camper safety through diligent supervision, risk management procedures, and adherence to established protocols.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Addressed any issues or concerns raised by parents professionally and efficiently, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily schedules for staff assignments and efficient use of shared resources throughout the summer season.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
Youth Care Professional
Hillside Family Of Agencies
Rochester, NY
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Utilized creative problem solving strategies when faced with challenging situations involving youth.
- Supported transition planning for clients transitioning back into their homes or other living arrangements.
- Enforced rules consistently while modeling respectful behavior at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills development and healthy communication between peers.
- Assisted in crisis intervention by de-escalating behavioral incidents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Provided direct care and supervision for up to 10 youth in a residential setting, ensuring safety and wellbeing of all residents.
Camp Counselor
Camp Mark Seven
Old Forge, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
Victor, NY
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
- Helped customers find and select products.
- Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times.
- Performed cleaning tasks, keeping store neat and organized.
- Assisted customers with product selection to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, resolving customer complaints efficiently and courteously.
- Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise.
- Operated cash register and POS to process sales transactions and handle payments.
- Engaged with guests to understand and anticipate customer service needs.
Respite Care Provider
Starbridge
Rochester, NY
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning new skills through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic care to individuals with special needs.
- Developed individualized plans of care tailored to the client’s specific needs.
- Utilized problem solving skills to anticipate potential issues and address them proactively.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills while interacting with clients, families, and medical professionals.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve quality of life for clients.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing respite care services.
- Collaborated closely with family members in order to ensure continuity of care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe living environment for the client.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College At Brockport
Brockport, NY, US12-2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY12-2027
Skills
- Educational advocacy
- Child development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Crisis intervention
- Case documentation
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Attention to detail
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
American Sign Language - Fluent
Timeline
ASL Interpreter
Sorenson Communications
10.2025 - Current
Respite Care Provider
Starbridge Inc
08.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Worker Intern
Hillside Children's Center
08.2025 - 05.2026
ASL Interpreter
Convo Communications
06.2024 - 11.2024
Summer Camp Director
Deaf Circle
06.2024 - 07.2024
Teachers Aide
Hillside Family Of Agencies
07.2023 - 04.2024
Summer Camp Director
Deaf Circle
06.2023 - 07.2023
Youth Care Professional
Hillside Family Of Agencies
12.2022 - 07.2023
Camp Counselor
Camp Mark Seven
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
09.2021 - 04.2022
Respite Care Provider
Starbridge
09.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College At Brockport
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Keuka College