Dana Derzhay
Breckenridge,CO
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Educator with a proven track record at Carriage House-Early Childhood Learning Center. Excelled in play-based learning and behavior management, enhancing classroom engagement and parent-teacher relationships. Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities and effective communication, fostering collaborative environments and developing loyal clienteles. Achieved significant improvements in client behavior and learning outcomes within my previous job as a Registered behavior Technician. Working in the service industry for eight years as a bartender and server has only benefited my communication drastically as well as handling various situations through effective problem solving and most importantly taught me the value of building those day to day relationships with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Carriage House-Early Childhood Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Bartender
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender
Superica
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Empowered clients to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication strategies and adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Assisted Board Certified Behavior Analysts in designing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client''s needs and goals.
- Developed rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication essential to successful treatment outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Devlopment & Aging Services
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2021
Skills
- Play-Based Learning
- Problem-Solving
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Strong multitasking
- Clear and effective communication
- Strong Work Ethic
Certification
- Certified Level 2 Early Childhood Educator
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Carriage House-Early Childhood Learning Center
05.2023 - Current
Bartender
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
10.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
Autism Learning Partners
12.2020 - 09.2021
Bartender
Superica
06.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Devlopment & Aging Services
Georgia Gwinnett College
- Certified Level 2 Early Childhood Educator
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
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