Doreen Selby
Romulus,MI
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience as a Special Needs Child Caregiver at I.T.C Personal in Home Care, skilled in emotional regulation support and social skills development. Proven ability to foster independence in children while collaborating effectively with families. Committed to creating nurturing environments that promote growth and confidence.
Childcare professional with extensive experience in supporting children with special needs in various settings. Known for effective communication and collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of children and their families while maintaining focus on positive outcomes and development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Child Caregiver
I.T.C Personal in Home Care
Mesa, AZ
05.2013 - 06.2022
- Assisted children with daily activities, fostering independence and confidence.
- Supported individualized care plans, adapting strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Engaged children in educational and recreational activities, promoting social skills development.
- Collaborated with families to communicate progress and address concerns effectively.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment through routine safety checks and supervision.
- Facilitated communication between non-verbal children using alternative methods and tools.
- Attended training sessions on special needs care best practices to enhance knowledge base.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted special needs students with daily tasks, fostering independence and selfconfidence.
Preschool Teacher
Sunrise Preschool
Gilbert, AZ
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that fostered early childhood development.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored junior teachers in best practices for curriculum delivery and classroom engagement.
- Organized community events to promote family involvement in the educational process.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Office Manager
Gene's RV and Ac Repair
Mesa, AZ
09.2001 - 12.2011
- Streamlined office procedures to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
- Coordinated scheduling for staff meetings and events, improving team communication.
- Developed training programs for new employees, fostering a supportive onboarding experience.
- Implemented inventory management system to track office supplies and reduce waste.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Mesa, AZSkills
- Emotional regulation support
- ADHD support
- Social skills development
- Feeding assistance
- Motor skills development
- Patience and tact
- Hearing impairment support
- Down syndrome awareness
- Autism spectrum
- Toileting assistance
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
Timeline
Special Needs Child Caregiver
I.T.C Personal in Home Care
05.2013 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Sunrise Preschool
03.2012 - 05.2013
Office Manager
Gene's RV and Ac Repair
09.2001 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School