LaVonia Brown
Belcamp,MD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable Teacher Assists enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Professional Day Programs
Direct Support Professional Humanim
09.2017 - Current
- Provide personalized support to individuals with unique learning needs and challenges
- Utilize skills developed in residential care to assist students in daily activities and academic tasks
- Collaborate with educators to promote a positive learning experience for each student
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Offer support and encouragement to help students achieve their educational goals.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Teacher Assistant
People, Programs
02.2012 - Current
- Transitioned from a role as a Residential Counselor to a Teacher Assistant
- Created a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment to support student learning and development
- Supported in executing educational tasks, aiding with assignments, and offering guidance during classroom activities.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement lesson plans and ensure individualized support for students
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Facilitated student engagement and cooperation in a group learning environment
- Adapted skills from previous roles to provide comprehensive support to both students and educators
- Direct Support Professional (Transition from Humanim) Humanim - Personal Support Professional and Day
- Enhanced student's critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of a group of 28 children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2026
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Harford Community College - Bel Air
Harford County, MD08.2024
High School Diploma - Technical Business Administration
Carver Vocation Technical High School
Baltimore, MD06.1991
Skills
- Help and support in the classroom
- Individualized Student Support
- Collaboration with Educators
- Learning Engagement and Cooperation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teaching ASL to students
- MS Office Typing
- Mobility Support
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Quality Program Protocols
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and adapt to their unique needs
- Supportive of students in a classroom environment
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Achieved recognize through effectively helping with maintenance special needs.
- Accomplished elevated academic results by introducing innovative assistance methods to enhance classroom teaching tasks
- Attained improved student performance through the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies to optimize classroom learning tasks.
Certification
Business Administration: February 1991 to August 1993
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Languages
American Sign Languages
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Support Professional Day Programs
Direct Support Professional Humanim
09.2017 - Current
Teacher Assistant
People, Programs
02.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Worker
Salisbury University
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Harford Community College - Bel Air
High School Diploma - Technical Business Administration
Carver Vocation Technical High School
Business Administration: February 1991 to August 1993
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
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