Kenyata Burnett
Mount Vernon
Summary
Professional youth counseling expert, well-versed in creating supportive environments for adolescents. Leveraged counseling techniques and empathetic listening to address individual needs and challenges effectively. Known for strong collaboration with teams and adaptability to evolving situations, ensuring consistent positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
YOUTH COUNSELOR
Green Chimneys
10.2017 - Current
- Supervised children with emotional and behavioral problems
- Effectively communicates behavior choices to youth, outlining the positive and negative consequences of their choices
- Worked collaboratively with staff and modeled leadership to the residents
Driver
LAPUMA RIDES
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Transported individuals with disabilities and senior citizens to and from various locations
- Maintained a daily legible log and submitted corresponding documents
- Ordered regular maintenance and needed repair work for vehicles
- Provided secure and safe transport for passengers
Server/Porter/Dishwasher
North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nursing Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Serve meals
- Prepare meals
- Wash dishes
CAMP COUNSELOR
KILEY CENTER
07.2006 - 05.2012
- Planned, lead, and implemented core programs and fun experiences for children in a small group setting ranging from ages six to ten
- Served as a positive role model and ensured safety of the participants in the group
- Actively participated in activities with the children including; tennis, swimming, arts and crafts, nature arts, and archery
- Attended meetings and stayed up to date on trainings
Education
Diploma -
Peekskill High School
01.2012
Skills
- Autism Experience (5 years)
- Developmental Disabilities Experience (6 years)
- Reliability (10 years)
- Flexibility (4 years)
- Swimming (10 years)
- Team Work
- Problem-solving (10 years)
- Conflict management (4 years)
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Documentation review
- Communication skills
- Driving
- Conflict management
- Patient observation
- Patient monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
CPR
Languages
English - Expert
Timeline
YOUTH COUNSELOR
Green Chimneys
10.2017 - Current
Driver
LAPUMA RIDES
06.2014 - 12.2017
Server/Porter/Dishwasher
North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nursing Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
CAMP COUNSELOR
KILEY CENTER
07.2006 - 05.2012
Diploma -
Peekskill High School
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