Desiree Richardson
Brandon
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to support at-risk children of Florida. Skilled in disability assistance and child supervision, I foster safe environments and enhance youth development through structured activities. Committed to teamwork and effective communication, I ensure the well-being of all individuals in my care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Attendant
Hillsborough County Schools
Plant City, FL
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Enforced [State] safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Demonstrated proper use of wheelchair lift, wheelchair tie-downs and orthopedic devices for handicapped passengers.
- Provided physical assistance while loading and unloading passengers to promote safety and minimize delays at each route stop.
Youth Care Worker
Children Home Society of Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2003 - 11.2006
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- working with abuse and neglect teen girls that were place in temp shelter by DCF fo
Youth Care Worker
Children Place
West Palm Beach, FL
02.1999 - 07.2003
- Improved communication skills among youth with tailored conflict resolution training.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with youth, becoming reliable and positive role model.
- working with all ages of kids from ages from birth to 12 place in temp shelter by dcf abuse and neglect kids
- Provided emotional support and guidance to promote positive self-esteem and resilience in challenging situations.
- Reduced incidents of negative behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced academic performance with personalized tutoring sessions.
- Monitored and reported on effectiveness of care plans, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet changing needs.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, ensuring physical and emotional safety of all youth under care.
Teacher's Assistant
UB Kinsey Elementary
West Palm Beach, FL
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by utilizing a variety of instructional techniques to meet their unique needs.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and group collaboration exercises.
- assisting head teacher with students 1st graders assisting kids that needed the one on one help.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL05-1995
Forest Hill High
West Palm Beach, FL06-1991
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Calm under pressure
- Bus inspection
- Disability assistance
- Child supervision
- Verbal communication
- Incident reporting
- Student safety
- Special needs support
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Bus Attendant
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2017 - 08.2019
Youth Care Worker
Children Home Society of Florida
07.2003 - 11.2006
Teacher's Assistant
UB Kinsey Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2003
Youth Care Worker
Children Place
02.1999 - 07.2003
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Palm Beach State College
Forest Hill High