Danita Chestnunt
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Youth Development Professional with a proven track record at the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast, excelling in program planning and youth mentoring. Skilled in documentation and curriculum development, I effectively enhanced participant engagement and satisfaction, driving continuous improvement in program delivery. Committed to fostering positive environments and empowering youth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Northeast
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated youth engagement programs to enhance personal development and social skills.
- Developed and implemented curriculum focused on leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Mentored staff in effective strategies for youth interaction and program delivery.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Digital Court Reporter
Empire Legal Reporting
11.2018 - Current
- Transcribed court proceedings with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Operated digital recording equipment to capture audio during hearings.
- Assisted in reviewing transcripts for grammatical and contextual accuracy.
- Maintained organized documentation of court records for easy access.
Community School Specialist
Miami Dade Public Schools
07.2005 - 01.2018
- Monthly Budget Reports
- Manage small staff of 10 to15 qualified individuals working with students
- Kept school in full compliance withe established policies, legal requirements and students safety standards.
- Verified student attendance
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions
- .Bookkeeping
- Organize Programs
- Accomplished multiple task within training and new hire documentation
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals
Paraprofessional
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Supported classroom instruction by preparing educational materials and assisting with lesson implementation.
- Collaborated with teachers to adapt curriculum for diverse learning needs and styles.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on individual performance and challenges.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments and student engagement.
Education
No Degree - Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLHigh School Diploma -
Miami Killian Sr High School
FL06-1988
Skills
- Youth mentoring
- Documentation skills
- Program planning
- Valid Driver's license
Timeline
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Northeast
01.2025 - Current
Digital Court Reporter
Empire Legal Reporting
11.2018 - Current
Community School Specialist
Miami Dade Public Schools
07.2005 - 01.2018
Paraprofessional
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2002 - 07.2005
No Degree - Education
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Miami Killian Sr High School