LISSETTE HERNANDEZ
New York/New Jersey,NJ
Summary
Dedicated child and youth worker with over 10 years of experience educating children and helping families in need. Skillfully assesses mental, physical and emotional requirements of children and young people. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively.
Strives to complete assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Work History
Home Health Care Aide
Special Touch Home Care Services
New York, United States
10.2018 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Mid Bronx CCRP
Bronx, NY
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Visited over 6 homes per month to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene and vocational opportunities.
- Made recommendations and referrals to aid parents in locating proper services.
Teacher's Aide
Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services, Lenox Day Care
New York, NY
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
Counselor
Sports and Arts, Schools Foundation
New York, NY
10.2014 - 09.2017
- Promoted a safe healthy environment based on the standards set within the program
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Efficiently redirect inappropriate student behaviors and guide proper student behavior
- Reported any concerns and questions regarding the program (students, parents, equipment needs, supplies, other, staff, volunteers, etc.) to the program director
- Organized and planned for the lessons in the Food Explorers curriculum
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Internship Student
P.S. /I.S. 180 Hugo Newman Preparatory School
New York, NY
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided extra assistance to students with special needs
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teacher
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Observed students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Sunday School Teacher
Good Shepherd Parish
New York, NY
09.2005 - 05.2011
- Taught an average of 25 children per school year
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Coordinated parent teacher conferences during the school year
- Applied teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within framework of church's philosophy.
Education
M.A - Community Mental Health Administration
B.A. - Sociology
A.A.S - Early Childhood Education
Skills
- Confidentiality and Discretion
- Patient Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Valid Driver's License
- Student Records Management
- Interventions Understanding
- Community Resources and Education
- Site Visits
Websites
Timeline
Home Health Care Aide - Special Touch Home Care Services
10.2018 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher - Mid Bronx CCRP
10.2017 - 09.2021
Counselor - Sports and Arts, Schools Foundation
10.2014 - 09.2017
Teacher's Aide - Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services, Lenox Day Care
03.2014 - 12.2017
Internship Student - P.S. /I.S. 180 Hugo Newman Preparatory School
09.2013 - 01.2015
Sunday School Teacher - Good Shepherd Parish
09.2005 - 05.2011
Grand Canyon University - M.A, Community Mental Health Administration
City College of New York - B.A., Sociology
Hostos Community College/CUNY - A.A.S, Early Childhood Education
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