Laura Simpson
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Worker with a strong focus on personal care assistance and client supervision. Dedicated to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and tailored support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Quest inc
Tampa, FL
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in condition.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all residents.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Sign Language Instructor
FBCB
Brandon, FL
01.2010 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for diverse student needs and skill levels.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that enhanced language acquisition and fostered cultural awareness.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and personalized feedback sessions.
- Delivered personalized one-on-one support to students, improving their learning experiences.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Facilitated group activities to encourage interaction between students.
- Developed visual aids, including flashcards, videos, and diagrams, to enrich learning materials.
Childcare Provider
First Baptist Church Of Brandon
Brandon, FL
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Planned and organized engaging educational activities for various age groups.
- Supervised children during activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's development and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and materials.
- Collaborated with team members to create a supportive childcare atmosphere.
Paraprofessional
Hillsborough County Schools
Tampa, Florida
12.2015 - 05.2026
- Provided tailored support to students with special needs during learning tasks and social interactions.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom management and foster student engagement.
- Led small-group instruction to strengthen core academic skills.
- Monitored and documented student progress through assessments, facilitating communication with educators and parents.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Paraprofessional
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA02-2011
High School Diploma -
Newton North High School
Newton, MA06-1999
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of daily living
- Emotional support
- Client supervision
- Client assessment
- Care planning
- Behavior management
- Client progress reporting
- Safety management
- First aid and CPR
- Developmental support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Personal hygiene
- Disability awareness
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Quest inc
05.2026 - Current
Childcare Provider
First Baptist Church Of Brandon
10.2025 - 06.2026
Paraprofessional
Hillsborough County Schools
12.2015 - 05.2026
Sign Language Instructor
FBCB
01.2010 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Paraprofessional
Ashworth College
High School Diploma -
Newton North High School