Linda Akuamoah
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Headstart Commitee Council
Clinton Hill Day Care
Newark, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Volunteered for school and council-sponsored events.
- Communicated student ideas and requests to council officers during meetings.
- Met with teachers and parents to discuss student council needs, plans and events.
- Voted during school and council elections.
- Represented student body at school district, board of education and civic events.
- Participated in election and campaign process, gathering student support and votes.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Informed officers of committee progress and specific problems that arose.
Human Services Family Specialist
The Church Of Pentecost
The Bronx, NY
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Described procedures, requirements and benefits to clients and interested parties.
- Interviewed applicants for services and supported application completion as necessary.
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
- Established positive relationships with aid recipients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to suit them.
- Understood and recognized signs of physical and substance abuse patterns and other debilitating circumstances.
- Utilized complex client management systems, both digital and manual and maintained sensitive information in highly encrypted databases.
- Participated in trainings and seminars to improve skills set and knowledge.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
Teacher
Church Of Pentecost
Bronx, NY
02.2012 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Home Care Provider for Autism
Americare
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Kean University
Union, NJ09.2024
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies Degree Program in Hospitality
Long Island Business Institute - Flushing
Flushing, NY09.2018
Skills
- MS Office
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Early Headstart Commitee Council
Clinton Hill Day Care
09.2022 - Current
Human Services Family Specialist
The Church Of Pentecost
05.2013 - 10.2015
Teacher
Church Of Pentecost
02.2012 - Current
Home Care Provider for Autism
Americare
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Kean University
Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies Degree Program in Hospitality
Long Island Business Institute - Flushing
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