Syrea Dawson
McKeesport,PA
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
New Story School
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Fayette Resources
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Ensured client safety and well-being through thorough monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidents and progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate medical appointments for clients, ensuring proper follow-up on treatments and recommendations.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Logged the daily medications into an excel chart and also issued the medication to the clients.
- Maintained strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Addressed behavioral challenges proactively by implementing positive behavior supports and collaborating with behavioral specialists.
Resident Aide
LGAR Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Actively participated in ongoing staff training programs to maintain knowledge on best practices in residential care settings.
- Conducted regular room checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall well-being of residents within the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mckeesport High School
McKeesport, PA06-2011
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Computer and Microsoft office skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- CPR and first aid
- Excel
- Special education support
- Special needs education
- Verbal and written communication
- Punctual and dependable
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Independent worker
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
New Story School
10.2023 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Fayette Resources
05.2018 - 09.2023
Resident Aide
LGAR Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Mckeesport High School
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