Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Summary

A dynamic leader with a proven track record at Citrus Family Network and Selfless Love Foundation, excelling in strategic leadership and lesson planning. Spearheaded innovative programs enhancing child safety and policy-making, demonstrating a strong work ethic and time management skills. Achieved significant advancements in fostering collaborative environments and empowering youth, showcasing exceptional meeting facilitation and innovation encouragement abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Worker

Navy CYP
05.2024 - Current
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving, and social skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child's progress and needs.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, and naptime ensuring smooth operation of a daily schedule.
  • Created lesson plans to keep the children active throughout the day.

OVI Chair

Selfless Love Foundation
11.2023 - Current


• Set the agenda, preside over council meetings, and ensure productive discussions and decision-making.

• Facilitate and encourage diverse perspectives among council members to achieve collaborative goals.

• Build and maintain relationships with government officials, community leaders, and other advocacy groups to advance council priorities.

• Foster a positive, inclusive environment that supports council members' personal and professional development.

Co-Chair

Citrus Family Network
10.2022 - Current


  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results for all involved parties.
  • Organized regular progress meetings with team members to ensure alignment of goals, responsibilities, and expectations throughout each project lifecycle.
  • Mentor and empower council members, especially youth, to build their advocacy skills and confidence

• Represent the council in public forums, legislative meetings, and policy discussions

National Collaborator for Transition Aged Youth

FosterClub
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Championed innovative ideas by creating spaces for brainstorming sessions and peer review of proposals.
  • Act as a resource for transition-aged youth, offering guidance on employment, education, housing, mental health, and other essential areas.
  • Help develop a playbook for policy change to build life skills, self-confidence, and leadership among transition-aged youth.
  • Collaborated with FosterClub to identify key challenges and work on individual and systemic solutions.

Summer Camp Counselor

Richmond Optimist Youth Program
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.

Community Act Leader

Miami Dade Public Schools
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Identified children's reading weak points and implemented different learning activities to help strengthen children's reading levels.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Planned day-to-day lesson plans effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee, FL
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Homestead Senior High School
Homestead, FL
06-2020

Skills

  • Child Safety
  • Time Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Strategic leadership
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Innovation Encouragement
  • Policy Making

Certification

Dale Carnegie- Dale Carnegie Training is highly interactive, using techniques such as role-playing, group exercises, and real-world scenarios to create an immersive learning experience. Courses emphasize practical application, often allowing participants to practice techniques immediately in professional and personal settings. The training is offered in various formats, including in-person workshops, online courses, and corporate training programs tailored to meet specific organizational needs.



FosterClub Certified Trainings- Strategic Sharing, Lex Leader, and Better Together training .


Kids Included Together Certifications - Culturally Responsive Behavior Support, and Viewing Behavior as Communication






Timeline

Direct Care Worker

Navy CYP
05.2024 - Current

National Collaborator for Transition Aged Youth

FosterClub
05.2024 - 11.2024

OVI Chair

Selfless Love Foundation
11.2023 - Current

Summer Camp Counselor

Richmond Optimist Youth Program
04.2023 - 07.2023

Community Act Leader

Miami Dade Public Schools
11.2022 - 06.2023

Co-Chair

Citrus Family Network
10.2022 - Current

Dale Carnegie- Dale Carnegie Training is highly interactive, using techniques such as role-playing, group exercises, and real-world scenarios to create an immersive learning experience. Courses emphasize practical application, often allowing participants to practice techniques immediately in professional and personal settings. The training is offered in various formats, including in-person workshops, online courses, and corporate training programs tailored to meet specific organizational needs.



FosterClub Certified Trainings- Strategic Sharing, Lex Leader, and Better Together training .


Kids Included Together Certifications - Culturally Responsive Behavior Support, and Viewing Behavior as Communication






Associate of Arts - Psychology

Tallahassee State College

High School Diploma -

Homestead Senior High School
Knowledge Grant