Sherice Payton
3228 Ridgecliff St,Nevada
Summary
Dynamic Senior Child Development Specialist with a proven track record at Child Haven, adept at developing individualized learning plans and implementing evidence-based interventions. Skilled in early childhood education and parent-teacher collaboration, I effectively enhance children's social and cognitive skills, advocating for their needs within the community to foster impactful partnerships.
Background includes working with children exposed to violence and substance abuse or dealing with individual mental or physical limitations. Expertise includes developing plans, curriculum, and activities to build skills and enhance development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Child Development Specialist
Child Haven
01.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized learning plans for children to support developmental milestones.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and enhance child development strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve social, emotional, and cognitive skills in children.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations to track progress and adjust programs accordingly.
- Advocated for children's needs within the community, fostering partnerships with local organizations.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for substance use disorder clients.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress evaluations.
- Monitored clients' adherence to treatment goals and provided ongoing support during recovery process.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine appropriate levels of care for new clients.
- Reduced relapse occurrences for clients through consistent follow-up appointments and support group referrals.
Qualified Mental Health Associate
Empowerment of Southern Nevada
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided therapeutic support to clients in individual and group settings.
- Assisted in developing personalized treatment plans aligned with client needs.
- Monitored client progress, adapting interventions to enhance outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Social Work
Capella University
Minnesota City, MN12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV05-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Lesson planning
- Safety planning
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Self-help skills development
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior Child Development Specialist
Child Haven
01.2023 - Current
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
10.2022 - 01.2023
Qualified Mental Health Associate
Empowerment of Southern Nevada
10.2021 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Masters of Social Work
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas