Penda Thiam
New York
Summary
Dynamic Family Support Worker with over a decade of experience at BRONX CARE HEALTH SYSTEM, proficient in multilingual communication (French and two African dialects) and curriculum development. Excelled in enhancing child development through innovative socialization activities and achieved a consistent track record in supporting low-income families. Skilled in teamwork and data entry, adept at leveraging interpersonal and organizational skills to foster family goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
BRONX CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
Bronx
10.2010 - 10.2024
- Provide age appropriate child development activities
- Screens: ASQ, ASQ.SE, PAT
- Facilitate socialization
- Support services to low-income pregnant women and families with children birth to 3 years old
- Conduct weekly home visits to 12 families
- Data Entry
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
BRONX CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
Bronx
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided developmental screens
- Facilitated parenting groups
- Made referrals for additional resources, and assisted parents (expectant mothers, fathers, grandparents, legal guardians)
- Supported families with goal setting and accomplishment
SALES ASSOCIATE
Macy's
NYC
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Primarily assisting customers
- Responsibilities include greeting patrons
- Providing product knowledge
- Directing customers to fitting rooms
- Completing transactions on the cash register
Education
COMPLETED 120 HOURS CDA TRAINING -
episcal social services ehs
bronx, NYcolumbus state community college
columbus, ohAMERCICAIN LANGUAGE COMMUNCATION -
New York, NYCOMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE -
parents as teacher/ cURRICULUM
USCOMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD/CURRICULUM -
OUNCE SCALE ASSESSMENT
USCOMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS DATA ENTRY/CHILDPLUS AND PROMISE -
partner for healthy babies curriculum
USCOMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CPR CERTIFICATION -
USEL ADJI OUMAR TALL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2000 -
USSkills
- Curriculum oriented
- Multilingual
- Team Player
- Microsoft & Google suite
- Printers
- Scanner
- Faxes
- Database manager
- Time management
- Interpersonal Skill
- Email Platform
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent writer
- Oral communication
References
Phyllis Hinton, Program Manager Supervisor, South Bronx Healthy Family, (845) 926-8872, phyllishinton2@gmail.com
Languages
French, Advanced
Activities
I have a passion for helping others and touching lives to put smiles on people's faces.
Timeline
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
BRONX CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
10.2010 - 10.2024
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
BRONX CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
01.2007 - 01.2010
SALES ASSOCIATE
Macy's
01.2005 - 01.2007
COMPLETED 120 HOURS CDA TRAINING -
episcal social services ehs
columbus state community college
AMERCICAIN LANGUAGE COMMUNCATION -
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE -
parents as teacher/ cURRICULUM
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD/CURRICULUM -
OUNCE SCALE ASSESSMENT
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS DATA ENTRY/CHILDPLUS AND PROMISE -
partner for healthy babies curriculum