Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Dakilah Bonds

ProCare Therapy
Philadelphia,PA
4
Certifications
2027
Years of experience

Paraprofessional/Pca supporting 2 to 3 students daily through classroom assistance, behavior redirection, and instructional adaptation in a school-based setting. Draws on IEP goals, one-on-one guidance, and calm communication to keep lessons accessible, reinforce expectations, and support students with learning needs. Also brings transferable care support from home health work, adding steady observation and dependable follow-through across changing daily needs.

Work History

Paraprofessional

1 Year 4 Months
ProCare Therapy | 06.2025 - Current
  • Part-time service provided to support organizational operations.

Paraprofessional

7 Months
Humanus | 10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supported student behavior management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and de-escalation techniques
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with learning disabilities, helping them improve academic performance and confidence
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to create and adapt instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of students

PCA | Personal Care Assistant

6 Months
U.S. Medical Staffing Inc. | 09.2019 - 03.2020
  • (Full-Time)

Food Service Asst

7 Years 9 Months
School District of Philadelphia | 09.2004 - 06.2012
  • Assisted in food preparation and serving to ensure timely delivery of meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas for efficient service.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to uphold food safety and sanitation standards consistently.

Bus Aide

Durham Bus Services | 2012 - 2015
  • Assisted students with boarding and disembarking from buses, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored behavior of passengers to maintain a safe and respectful environment during transit.
  • Provided support to drivers by communicating delays and passenger needs effectively.
  • Conducted routine checks on bus equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.

Education

High School Diploma - Business

Benjamin Franklin High School | 06-2000

Skills

Caregiving
Activities of daily living assistance
Patient mobility support
Behavior support
Individualized education plan support
Patient engagement
First aid
Incident reporting
Medication administration
Safety procedures
Documentation

Certification

First Aid Certification

Timeline

Paraprofessional

ProCare Therapy
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Paraprofessional

Humanus
10.2024 - 05.2025Read More

PCA | Personal Care Assistant

U.S. Medical Staffing Inc.
09.2019 - 03.2020Read More

Food Service Asst

School District of Philadelphia
09.2004 - 06.2012Read More

Benjamin Franklin High School

High School Diploma from Business
Read More

Bus Aide

Durham Bus Services
2012 - 2015Read More
Dakilah Bonds