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Dina Schonfeld

Stony Point,NY

Summary

Compassionate and skilled professional with a strong focus on client support and disability awareness. Known for developing effective care plans and facilitating community integration, ready to enhance client engagement and social connections.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Hamaspikrockland
Monsey, NY
07.2022 - Current
  • Provide daily support to individuals with special needs by assisting with personal goals, routines, communication, and independent living skills.
  • Build positive and respectful relationships with clients while promoting safety, dignity, and emotional well-being.
  • Communicate with team members and supervisors to support consistent care and meet each individual’s needs.

Respond to challenging situations with patience, empathy, and professionalism

  • Advocated for clients' needs within the community, fostering relationships with service providers and resources.
  • Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.

Early Childcare Assistant

Satmar United Academy
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
  • Provided individualized support to children, fostering a nurturing learning environment.
  • Collaborated with staff to enhance curriculum delivery and ensure age-appropriate learning materials.
  • Assisted lead educators in implementing lesson plans and classroom management strategies.
  • Developed creative play-based activities that encouraged exploration and teamwork among children.
  • Provided one-on-one support to children with special needs or developmental delays.

Early Childcare Assistant

Be Above, Early Head Start
Brooklyn, NY
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Fostered a safe, nurturing environment promoting social skills and cooperative play among students.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss child development progress and address individual needs effectively.
  • Utilized creative teaching methods incorporating music, art, and storytelling to engage young learners.
  • Monitored classroom activities, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations at all times.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance children's learning experiences.
  • Created engaging educational materials that fostered creativity and critical thinking in preschoolers.
  • Supported daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
  • Collaborated with lead teacher to assess student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding child development and classroom activities.
  • Implemented behavioral management techniques to promote positive interactions among students.

Skills

    Client support

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Relationship building
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Disability awareness
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Yiddish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Hamaspikrockland
07.2022 - Current

Early Childcare Assistant

Satmar United Academy
09.2021 - 06.2022

Early Childcare Assistant

Be Above, Early Head Start
12.2020 - 08.2021
Dina Schonfeld