Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
Generic

Sheree Matthews

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

I have 20 plus years working with children,families,adults/children with ID and MH,juvenile justice system,direct care staff,and education. I also have worked in community,hospital,school,and home settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Staff

Aveanna Healthcare
03.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assist with medication as directed by physician.

Youth Advocate

Philadelphia Youth Advocate Program
06.2018 - 07.2021


  • Developed and maintained relationships with partner organizations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.

Special Instructor

Brighter Days Early Intervention
05.2016 - 09.2018
  • Follow Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and develop methodologies for reaching each child’s specific developmental goals.
  • Provide various strategies to family members or caregivers and facilitate active involvement to carry-over in day-to-day activity.
  • Provide services in different settings such as homes, daycares, centers, or other community settings.
  • Ensure that progress is evident and that family members or caregivers are active participants in early intervention through addressing specific goals and communicating with the entire team.

Therapeutic Support Staff

Silver-Springs Martin Luther School
10.2009 - 12.2012


  • Worked directly with children in the classroom,community, and at home
  • Helped a child achieve the goals outlined in their treatment plan, worked towards producing mental stability
  • Collaborate with treatment team members to facilitate a continuity of services.
  • Provide a detailed description of each session reporting on behavior, & goal achievements.


Teacher

Community Educational Partners
01.2007 - 06.2009
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

St. Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2002

Timeline

Youth Advocate

Philadelphia Youth Advocate Program
06.2018 - 07.2021

Direct Care Staff

Aveanna Healthcare
03.2018 - Current

Special Instructor

Brighter Days Early Intervention
05.2016 - 09.2018

Therapeutic Support Staff

Silver-Springs Martin Luther School
10.2009 - 12.2012

Teacher

Community Educational Partners
01.2007 - 06.2009

Master of Arts - Education

Arcadia University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

St. Josephs University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Sheree Matthews