Sekou Excell
Mayfield Hts,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Aide
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Supported teachers in managing classroom behavior and promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Provided clerical assistance for administrative tasks such as photocopying documents or updating files which streamlined office operations.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop strategies for addressing individual student needs and improving overall performance.
- Promoted positive communication between parents and school staff, fostering strong partnerships in support of student success.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently monitoring school grounds and maintaining a secure environment.
- Served as a role model for students by displaying strong work ethic and commitment to education values daily.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring additional support, boosting their confidence and academic progress.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Assistant Director
Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Directly responsible for overall supervision of staff, tutors, and academic component of after-school program
- Prepare alternative activities to implement during homework session that complement the academic session
- Provide a seamless day that aligns homework sessions with day school standards of learning
- Encourage and lead projects that foster academic, cultural and artistic growth
- Provide coverage for teachers when needed
- Select age appropriate educational material for after-school program
- Promote the concepts of teamwork, fair play & sportsmanship inclusive of ultimate responsibility for the behavior of youth
- Communicate program's challenges, progress and success with Program Director.
Food Truck Owner
Neopolitan Express
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Manage and facilitate team members shifts on the food truck
- Replenish food products and organize cleaning supplies to sterilize cooking utensils and truck
- Organize payroll for employees
- Document attendance and performance
- Enforce expectations, policies, food safety and guidelines for mobile food handlers requirements.
Direct Service Professional
Heartshare Human Services
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Provide habilitation services to clients with various developmental disabilities as per their individual service plan
- Assist clients with the development of daily living and socialization skills to reach personal goals and make decisions
- Obtain AMAP certification and administer/provide medication management assistance to individuals
- Document progress and behaviors daily in accordance with behavior treatment plans
- Provide transportation to medical appointments and community activities.
ParaProfessional
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Provide 1:1 and small group instruction as necessary for class routines and daily activity transitions
- Provide guidance under the direction of a teacher in areas such as socialization, recreation, motor skills, etc
- Reinforcing behavior using positive behavior support & documentation of student behaviors
- Complete a cumulative presentation of all curriculum learned throughout the after-school year with youth.
Group Counselor
Bergen Beach Youth Organization
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Provide homework assistance & coordinate with parents to strengthen academic development
- During summer months, provide daily enrichment activities both on and off-site
- Design and implement activities that promote their physical and intellectual development
- Document attendance, performance, and behavior on a regular basis
- Enforce programmatic expectations, policies, and guidelines
- Train/supervise group aides, SYEP staff, volunteers, and interns.
Group Leader
Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Design & implement activities that promote their physical & intellectual development & provide homework help
- Transport students from school to the agency for programming
- Design and implement activities that promote their physical and intellectual development
- Document attendance, performance, and behavior on a regular basis
- Enforce programmatic expectations, policies, & coordinate with parents to strengthen academic development
- Provide direction and guidance for group aides.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
New York City College of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite + Windows & Mac OS
- Various forms of crisis intervention
- Staff Management
- Creative Direction
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Team Operations
Timeline
School Aide
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary
2018.09 - 2020.03
Assistant Director
Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
2017.01 - 2020.01
Food Truck Owner
Neopolitan Express
2016.01 - 2019.01
ParaProfessional
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
2013.01 - 2014.01
Group Counselor
Bergen Beach Youth Organization
2013.01 - 2015.01
Direct Service Professional
Heartshare Human Services
2012.01 - 2013.01
Group Leader
Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center
2008.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
New York City College of Technology
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