Darien Nelson
Westby
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Viroqua Area Schools Early Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
ABA Therapist
Partners in Excellence
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
Childcare Teacher
Gundersen Health System
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Childcare Teacher
Children's Tree House
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Pizza Manager
Branches Winery
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Oversaw training of many young team members.
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and assisted in cleaning and repairs as needed.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Shift Supervisor and Cashier
Hansen's IGA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
Education
Westby Area School District
Westby, WISkills
- Reporting and documentation
- Attention to detail
- Document management
- Time Management
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Viroqua Area Schools Early Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
ABA Therapist
Partners in Excellence
05.2023 - 10.2023
Childcare Teacher
Gundersen Health System
05.2021 - 05.2023
Childcare Teacher
Children's Tree House
07.2019 - 05.2021
Shift Supervisor and Cashier
Hansen's IGA
01.2019 - 07.2019
Pizza Manager
Branches Winery
06.2017 - 11.2019
Westby Area School District
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