Pamela Haywood
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Inclusion Specialist
Disability Advocacy Center
2021.11 - Current
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
- Provided ongoing guidance to families navigating complex systems of care, connecting them with appropriate resources when needed.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Promoted positive attitudes towards disability through public speaking engagements and media appearances, combating negative stereotypes that hinder inclusion efforts.
- Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Managed cases of disabled clients receiving social or community service support.
Job Counselor
NCBA, National Caucus And Center On Black Aging
2019.04 - 2021.10
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients'' skills, experience, and aptitudes for effective career planning.
- Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Equipped seniors with job search skills to increase success chances.
Assistant Teacher - Behavioral Support
Guilford County Schools
2002.09 - 2017.11
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Cosmetology
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.1994
Skills
- Volunteer Management
- Progress Evaluations
- Disability Awareness
- Life Skills Training
- Staff education and training
- Peer counseling
- Community Outreach
- Remote Office Availability
- Health Promotion
- Referral Coordination
Certification
State of North Carolina Notary
First Aid CPR and AED
Emergency Preparedness and DIsaster Awareness
Health Care Power of Attorney
Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative
Timeline
Community Inclusion Specialist
Disability Advocacy Center
2021.11 - Current
Job Counselor
NCBA, National Caucus And Center On Black Aging
2019.04 - 2021.10
Assistant Teacher - Behavioral Support
Guilford County Schools
2002.09 - 2017.11
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Cosmetology
Guilford Technical Community College