Shawna Rider
Roanoke County,VA
Summary
Reliable and compassionate child care provider offering expertise in activity planning, safety, and providing appropriate supervision. Well-versed in the needs and behaviors of children between infancy and 12 years of age. Skilled at positive reinforcement, directing age-appropriate activities, maintaining a safe and fun environment, and communicating with parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
N/A
08.2013 - Current
- Provided instruction to students of various ages in a home setting and at a local educational coop.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork, and exams to report on the progress of student achievements.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Instructed up to 10 students individually and in groups on various subjects from elementary to high school level.
- Created lesson plans for elementary and high school classes to increase student interest and participation.
- Prepared weekly and semester tests and quizzes to determine student comprehension.
In-Home Caregiver
Self-employed
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Ensured child safety through appropriate supervision
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to promote meaningful social interactions and good behavior
- Maintained effective schedule balance through the organization of daily schedule and implementing age-appropriate activities
- Collaborated with parents to address the specific needs of children
Mental Health Support Worker
EHS Support Services
09.2007 - 09.2010
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Social Worker
Catawba Hospital
06.1999 - 08.2007
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients, and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage the safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
Residential Counselor
Hopetree Family Services
02.1998 - 06.2000
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of teen residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, and interpersonal and social skills.
- Maintained records on resident progression and regression.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining the positive and negative consequences of choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.1998
Skills
- Patience and Tolerance
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Child development expertise
- Parent Collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
N/A
08.2013 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Self-employed
01.2012 - 06.2015
Mental Health Support Worker
EHS Support Services
09.2007 - 09.2010
Social Worker
Catawba Hospital
06.1999 - 08.2007
Residential Counselor
Hopetree Family Services
02.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development
Virginia Tech
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