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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
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
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
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
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, FL
05-1995

Forest Hill High
West Palm Beach, FL
06-1991

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

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