Shontyke Patterson
Tallulah
Summary
Proven DSW Worker with leadership skills committed to coordinating care and direct support with clients diagnosed with intellectual or physical disabilities. Solid vision of service goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork. Talented professional expanding awareness of service mission.
Dedicated to providing communities with important resources to manage emergency needs. Successful in handling communication, training, and personnel management needs. Advanced skills.
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.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DSW Worker
CDF HEALTHCARE
Tallulah
02.2025 - Current
- Provided direct support to individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with personal care and hygiene routines consistently.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare professionals effectively.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the care team promptly.
- Educated clients on life skills to promote independence and confidence.
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills, such as budgeting, nutrition, household management and personal hygiene.
- Transported clients to and from community gatherings and scheduled appointments.
Teacher Counselor
Christian Acres Youth Center
Tallulah
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated daily classroom activities promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
School Custodian
Tallulah Elementary School
Tallulah
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and order in classrooms, hallways, and restrooms.
- Operated cleaning equipment including floor buffers and vacuums effectively.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling processes throughout the school premises.
- Stocked supplies in custodial closets to ensure availability for daily tasks.
- Assisted in setting up facilities for school events and activities as needed.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs in the building.
- Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors, stairs and carpets on a daily basis.
- Cleaned and sanitized all classrooms, restrooms, hallways and other common areas in the school.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
Education
Madison High School
Tallulah, LASkills
- Personal care assistance
- Behavior monitoring
- Life skills education
- Client transportation
- Safety monitoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
DSW Worker
CDF HEALTHCARE
02.2025 - Current
Teacher Counselor
Christian Acres Youth Center
02.2023 - 11.2023
School Custodian
Tallulah Elementary School
07.2020 - 02.2023
Madison High School