Rufus Fair
Washington DC,District Of Columbia
Summary
Attentive and caring Dedicated Aide with collaborative and resourceful approach to handling individual needs. Positive and upbeat team player devoted to promoting individual success. Offering 6 years of experience in dealing with at risk youth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Engagement Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
09.2023 - Current
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
Dedicated Aide
New Beginnings Vocational Program
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Adhered to plan outlines and monitored progress against IEP objectives.
- Developed safe and supportive environments for students with sensory disorders.
- Reinforced teacher's instruction with personalized assistance.
- Promoted student creativity, problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities with individualized techniques.
- Provided continuous care, support and attention to assigned students.
Educational Instructor
C.H.O.I.C.E.
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Sent daily reports to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services via Y.E.S.
- Prepared vocabulary quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
Washington, DC06.1993
Skills
- Special Needs Understanding
- Documentation Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- IEP Knowledge
- Progress Tracking
- CPR Certification
Certification
- CPR Training - current
- Gang Intervention
- Certified Addiction Counseling (Boot Camp)
- T.A.C. 2
Timeline
Youth Engagement Specialist
Sasha Bruce Youthwork
09.2023 - Current
Dedicated Aide
New Beginnings Vocational Program
10.2018 - 11.2020
Educational Instructor
C.H.O.I.C.E.
02.2013 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
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