Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Software
Timeline
Kalani McLeod

Kalani McLeod

Greenville,TX
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Benjamin Franklin

Summary

Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Manager Supervisor

Caregiver's Inc.
Greenville, TX
12.2023 - Current
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed 9 group homes that housed individuals with special needs
  • Managed over 30 staff members

Family Manager

Private Family
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - Current
  • Designed, implemented and assessed support plans for families.
  • Contacted referrals and outside agencies on behalf of family to follow up on provided services.
  • Documented services provided to develop accurate records of care.
  • Maintained composure and professional distance during difficult conversations with clients and families to offer maximum support.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Listened attentively to families' needs related to care of educational needs of clients and found practical and creative solutions.
  • Built warm, caring relationships with families to ease burden of complex client needs.

Childcare Supervisor

First Baptist Church of Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 10.2021
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans, activities and field trips.
  • Maintained facility compliance with applicable laws and standards.
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Coordinated schedules and team assignments.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

After School Children's Manager

Garland Classical Academy
Garland, TX
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
  • Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
  • Educated 23 families in program resources.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.

Education

Master of Arts - Applied Psychology, Developmental

Liberty University, Online
  • Completed professional development in psychology quantitative and qualitative research
  • SPSS background
  • Lead and designed multiple studies

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The University of Texas, Tyler, TX
  • Research Background
  • Designed Questionnaire Studies
  • Studied Multiple Areas of Psychology

Skills

  • Experience using SPSS software
  • Problem Solver-Resourceful and creative
  • Adept at reading people and situations
  • Listens intently and understands quickly
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Research Methodologies
  • Data Analysis
  • Research and Data Management
  • Literature Searches
  • Research and Development Testing
  • Opinion Polls
  • Investigative Research
  • Scientific Methods
  • Database Skills

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Software

SPSS

Microsoft Power Bi

Excel

SAS

Timeline

Case Manager Supervisor - Caregiver's Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Family Manager - Private Family
09.2021 - Current
Childcare Supervisor - First Baptist Church of Dallas
01.2017 - 10.2021
After School Children's Manager - Garland Classical Academy
08.2015 - 06.2016
Liberty University - Master of Arts, Applied Psychology, Developmental
The University of Texas - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Kalani McLeod