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SHANTARA GARCIA

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Youth Care Worker at Rising Ground, skilled in crisis intervention and behavior management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance youth development. Bilingual communicator adept at fostering positive relationships with clients and families, ensuring safety and emotional well-being through tailored care plans.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Care Worker

Rising Ground
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in implementing daily activity schedules for youth development and engagement.
  • Supported crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety and emotional well-being of youth.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for clients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of behavioral observations and incidents for reporting purposes.

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
09.2016 - 12.2021
  • Provided nurturing care to children, ensuring safety and well-being in daily activities.
  • Developed and implemented engaging educational activities to foster child development and learning.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavioral concerns.
  • Maintained a clean, organized environment conducive to learning and play for children.

Hostess

Applebees
12.2015 - 07.2016
  • Greeted and seated guests, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and optimal customer experience.
  • Managed reservation system, coordinating seating arrangements to maximize efficiency during peak hours.
  • Assisted servers by communicating special requests, enhancing overall service quality and guest satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff on host responsibilities and best practices for guest interactions, promoting team consistency.

Education

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Educational Opportunity Center
Yonkers, NY
04-2002

Certificate - Home Health Aide

Best Care Inc.
Yonkers, NY
01-2001

Skills

  • Youth supervision
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Behavior management
  • Self-care techniques
  • Mandated reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Crisis intervention
  • Adaptability
  • bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Timeline

Youth Care Worker

Rising Ground
01.2023 - Current

Childcare Provider

Self Employed
09.2016 - 12.2021

Hostess

Applebees
12.2015 - 07.2016

No Degree - Paralegal Studies

Westchester Community College

Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician

Educational Opportunity Center

Certificate - Home Health Aide

Best Care Inc.

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