Emily Warren
Southington
Summary
Committed Teacher Assistant/Youth Development Professional with a background in retail store management. Strengths include development of behavioral interventions, facilitation of group activities, compassion, and the ability to adapt to any role I am given. I am reliable, hard working, and trustworthy. I demonstrate a history of fostering positive environments for young individuals to thrive and grow. I made significant impacts in my previous roles by caring for the students and helping them with their academic pursuits. I am committed to following safety procedures to ensure child protection. I am seeking a long-term career with a company that needs a dependable, patient, hard worker. I have reliable transportation, and I can work any day and any time.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Development Professional/Assistant Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
Lenox
10.2019 - 04.2025
- Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
- Maintained accurate records and documented the students.
- Engaged with youth in recreational, treatment-focused, and educational activities to encourage growth and interpersonal skills.
- Engaged in crisis intervention procedures to prevent injury.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others, and showed respect for people to promote a positive influence.
- Organized recreational activities.
- I created a weekly group for all of the students to attend. I stayed after my shift hours to do this with them.
- Supported youth in making healthy lifestyle choices.
- Applied proper methods and procedures to physically restrain students. Only when absolutely necessary.
- Assisted youths in developing short-term and long-term goals.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques.
- Transported and supervised youth to facilitate when goingoff-site.
- I was a driver for Hillcrest the whole time I worked there.
- Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management.
- Provided one-on-one support to students.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed.
- Managed computers in classrooms and assisted students with computer use.
- I attended work seminars and monthly trainings.
- Prepared classroom materials and educational resources.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Monitored students with self-administered medications.
- Verified student information and documented medication administration accurately.
- Assisted with medication administration.
- Operated a variety of vehicles safely in diverse weather conditions.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to prevent accidents.
- Transported students to specified destinations safely and on time.
- Transported riders to designated areas.
- Coordinated with team members and remained flexible in work scheduling to meet service needs.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
Pittsfield
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked effectively in team environments.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Early Childhood Education Certification 1 Year College Program - Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2017
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavior management
- Trauma-informed care
- Case documentation
- Reliability
- Conflict resolution
- Listening and adapting to change
- Dependable
- Multitasking
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Child Abuse and neglect Certified
- Driver Certified
- Medication Certified
Timeline
Youth Development Professional/Assistant Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc
10.2019 - 04.2025
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
08.2014 - 07.2018
Early Childhood Education Certification 1 Year College Program - Education
Liberty University