Helishia Toney
San Francisco
Summary
Experienced Empathetic child care provider with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and extensive practical experience in fostering nurturing learning environments. Seeking to join a dynamic team as an entry-level child care provider to continue promoting children’s developmental and education growth. Looking to leverage my skills in program development, child safety protocols, and team collaboration. Aiming to bring my knowledge and utilize my skills in physical, cognitive and emotional development of children while promoting their growth. Skilled in developing engaging activities, implementing effective behavior management strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Wu Yee Children's Center
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Supported teachers with lesson planning and material preparation.
- Provided individual support to students, addressing diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with educators to develop instructional strategies and activities.
Volunteer
Sunnydale ClubHouse
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted club staff with arts and craft activities
- Created safe space for children to have when needed.
- Provided hot meals once a week
- Supported staff and children during homework time.
- Supported staff and ensured all kids were accounted for during outside activities and or field trips.
Care Provider
In-Home Supportive Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, dusting, and the garbage.
- Assists with laundry and bed linen changes.
- Prepared food and assisted patients with eating when needed.
- Provided counseling on diet and exercise, Implement behavior plans, Teach self-care s
- Transported patients to doctors' offices or hospitals.
- Assists clients with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, and toileting as needed.
- Provided medication reminders.
- Informs home care program manager of emerging client problems or needs.
- Maintains a safe home environment in compliance with the home care program's policies.
- Provides companionship and protective supervision as needed.
- Documented and reported any changes in clients' physical or mental statuses or major changes in clients' home environments to the home care program manager.
Residential Counselor Volunteer
Larkin Street Youth Services
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervise the youth residents and ensure their safety.
- Provide non-medical clinical care to clients in residential facilities.
- Delivered frequent summaries on residents’ progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plans for success.
- Provide individuals with the resources they need to reach personal goals.
- Respond to any safety or medical issues.
- Attended meetings to develop and implement individually tailored treatment plans to lead residents to successful reintegration into society.
- Observes idiosyncrasies in resident behavior and reports them to the director accordingly.
- Enforces disciplinary action as necessary.
- Engages residents in conversation and encourages socializing.
Education
Associate of Science -
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CAAssociate in Science - Early Childhood Education
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA08.2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student support
- Instructional strategies
- Child development knowledge
- Documentation practices
- Personal care assistance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
Awards
August 2021, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA-Certificate in Child Development, December 2018, Los Medanos College, Pittsburg, CA- Assistant Teacher Permit Course Work
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Wu Yee Children's Center
06.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Sunnydale ClubHouse
08.2022 - 05.2023
Care Provider
In-Home Supportive Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
Residential Counselor Volunteer
Larkin Street Youth Services
09.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science -
Los Medanos College
Associate in Science - Early Childhood Education
Los Medanos College