Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teen Advisor
LifeWise STL
St Louis, MO
06.2023 - Current
Mentored teens on a variety of topics such as career exploration, goal setting, decision making and time management.
Facilitated weekly workshops focused on college readiness, financial literacy, health education and job search techniques.
Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALIST
KIPP St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
08.2022 - 05.2023
Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS
Performs routine administrative office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving documents and emails, entering and retrieving data
Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
Used crowd management techniques to create safe and secure childcare environment
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns.
LEAD TEACHER
Preschool Academy
Springfield, MO
08.2018 - 07.2022
Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives
Listened to concerns, criticisms and suggestions of staff and improved company policy accordingly
Established clear and effective policies for standardization across different areas of operations.
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER
Kids Across America
Golden City, MO
05.2014 - 08.2019
Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence
Advocated for at-risk youth to improve daily environments and long-term prospects.
Assisted in the development of strategic plans for the organization.
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
YOUTH SPECIALIST
Greene County Youth Academy
Springfield, MO
01.2018 - 05.2018
Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence
Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public
Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses
Advocated for at-risk youth to improve daily environments and long-term prospects.