Nicketa West
Palatine,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Program Specialist with a strong background in child supervision and lesson planning. Proven ability to develop evaluation tools and facilitate team communication, driving improved behavioral health outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Camp Counselor
Camp Mcdonald
Mount Prospect, IL
- Assisted in planning and executing daily camp activities for diverse age groups.
- Supported lead counselors in maintaining a safe and engaging environment for campers.
- Facilitated communication between campers, parents, and staff to address concerns effectively.
- Implemented group games and team-building exercises to enhance camper interaction.
Program Specialist
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
Streamwood, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented program evaluation tools to assess behavioral health outcomes.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication.
- Managed client intake processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving efficiency.
- Facilitated orientation for new staff on program protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
Palatine, IL
01.2005 - 03.2021
- Supported lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to student needs.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student progress and behavioral concerns effectively.
- Mentored new assistants, providing guidance on best practices in early childhood education.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and areas for growth, ultimately contributing to improved home-school partnerships.
Personal Assistant to the General Manager
Devonshire Care Centre
Hoffman Estates, IL
10.2004 - 04.2006
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for General Manager to optimize time management.
- Managed correspondence and communication, ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Assisted in preparation of reports and presentations, enhancing clarity and professionalism.
Education
Child Development - Clinical Child Psychology
Rasmussen College
Skills
- Child supervision
- Lesson planning
- Role modeling
- Activity planning
- Activity supervision
- Character building
- Sports coaching
- Positive engagement
Timeline
Program Specialist
Streamwood Behavioral Health Systems
01.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Centers
01.2005 - 03.2021
Personal Assistant to the General Manager
Devonshire Care Centre
10.2004 - 04.2006
Assistant Camp Counselor
Camp Mcdonald
Child Development - Clinical Child Psychology
Rasmussen College