Whitley Tucker
Rochester,NY
Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated job seeker with a proven track record of exceptional organizational skills. Seeking an entry-level position in Human Services to contribute to the team's success in achieving company goals. Known for being hardworking and passionate, eager to utilize a strong work ethic and commitment to making a positive impact in the field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Internship
Kids First Childcare Inc.
09.2024 - Current
- Observed children with emotional behaviors
- Assisted teachers with tools to assist with children experiencing behavior issues
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments
- Developed and implemented Behavior Intervention Plans.
Social Work Internship
Rochester Early Childhood Education Center RCSD
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Interned in school social work, shadowing licensed social workers in schools
- Learned how to implement strategies and customized approaches for all students successfully
- Dedicated hours of hands-on training and learning to develop professionally
- Communicate daily with parents/caregivers to make sure they understand their child’s successes as well as areas of needed improvement
- Organized community baby showers for mothers in the RCSD program.
Mentor/Coaching Intern
Monroe Community College, Work and Learn Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as a role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image
- Assisted mentees in setting and achieving educational and career goals to encourage independence
- Guided stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats were identified.
Leading Teacher
Caring and Sharing
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Providing a safe and healthy cleanliness environment that is developmentally linguistically and culturally appropriate
- Potty Trained
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Establish/maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, always treating them with respect and privacy
- Promoting social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
Leading Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Head Start
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Teaching in implementation of Head Start Performance Standard and High Scope Curriculum
- Promoting social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth
- Providing a safe and healthy cleanliness environment that is developmentally linguistically and culturally appropriate
- Served breakfast, lunch and snack
- Potty Trained
- 5-7 years experience with preschool-aged children
- Taking attendance/ head counts
- Parent Teacher Conferences/ Home Visit.
Family Care Advocate
Head Start
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided direct support services to Head Start families through case management
- Home visits
- Recruitment/Enrollment
- Provided resource and referrals for Head Start families
- Establishing and maintaining community partnerships
- Develop the Family Partnership Agreement with families
- Establish/maintain positive, professional relationships with parents, always treating them with respect and privacy.
Child Care Advocate
Head Start
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern
- Delivered friendly service and offered expert support in every interaction
- Maintained positive relationships with the community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships
- Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights, and express views
- Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services
- Completed home visits, reports, scanning, paperwork, and documentation accurately and on time
- Conducted pre-screening activities to determine eligibility for supportive services.
Sales Agent
Dial America
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing
- Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction
- Provided superior service to customers by quickly and courteously responding to requests, inquiries, suggestions, and concerns.
Teacher Assistant
Quad A for Kids after School Program
10.2013 - 05.2015
- Organized and served meals
- Taught basic computer literacy skills
- Assisted children with homework and special projects
- Assisted with activities and events such as (computer literacy, cooking, stepping, sports, and box car racing)
- Responsible for children's overall well-being and safety.
Cashier
Tops Friendly Market
10.2008 - 05.2013
- Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY07-2025
CDA - Child Development Associate
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Rochester, NY05-2016
HSE -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
Rochester, NY05-2015
Skills
* Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
* Ability to effectively communicate with parents and staff concerning children's daily activities and behaviors
* Classroom Management
* Experience providing enrichment and extra-curricular activities for school-aged children (Prek-6 grade)
*Competency in Microsoft Office Word and children's computer-based software
*Educational Support
Timeline
Social Work Internship
Kids First Childcare Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Social Work Internship
Rochester Early Childhood Education Center RCSD
01.2024 - 06.2024
Mentor/Coaching Intern
Monroe Community College, Work and Learn Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Leading Teacher
Caring and Sharing
10.2022 - 06.2023
Family Care Advocate
Head Start
01.2022 - 06.2022
Leading Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Head Start
07.2017 - 10.2022
Child Care Advocate
Head Start
12.2015 - 06.2017
Sales Agent
Dial America
12.2014 - 09.2015
Teacher Assistant
Quad A for Kids after School Program
10.2013 - 05.2015
Cashier
Tops Friendly Market
10.2008 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Human Services
Monroe Community College
CDA - Child Development Associate
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
HSE -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center
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