Nzima Hutchings
Enfield,CT
Summary
Compassionate professional in community and social services, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes and support community well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Facilitator
Hartford Public High School
Hartford, CT
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated literary workshops for students, enhancing their creative and analytical skills
- Monitored the progress of participants during workshops and offered individualized support when needed.
- Encouraged active participation among workshop attendees through open dialogue, interactive activities, and role-playing exercises.
Independent Teaching Artist
Private Contractor
Hartford, CT
03.2014 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities on teaching best practices, such as workshops or seminars.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the creative writing process.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and self-expression through discussion about the content presented within each workshop.
- Taught deep breathing techniques, medication, and mindfulness.
- Facilitated workshops for CT Alliance, Toivo, Wheeler Clinic, and Chrysalis.
Child Development Specialist
The Village for Families and Children
Hartford, CT
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained the safety of children in all situations using supervision and various therapeutic techniques.
- Maintained a safe, clean milieu.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote the children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
- Developed strategies for supporting families with special needs children by providing resources and referrals.
- Manage and assist in the modification of child behavior.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups.
- Completed documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-2018
Skills
- Certified Alternative to Suicide facilitator
- Recovery Support Specialist
- Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Documentation proficiency
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- Ujima African American Alliance Cultural Literary Arts Advisor
- Visionary and Founder Hartford's Literary Integrated Trailblazers
- Enfield Poet Laureate
- Queen's Narratives (Board Member)
Timeline
Workshop Facilitator
Hartford Public High School
09.2023 - Current
Child Development Specialist
The Village for Families and Children
05.2020 - 03.2021
Independent Teaching Artist
Private Contractor
03.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Springfield College
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