Skyann Stroud
Redfield,SD
Summary
Attentive Direct Support Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
South Dakota Developmental Center
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients to support independence and well-being.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Redfield Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Enhanced student understanding by providing individualized support and accommodations for diverse learning needs.
Direct Support Professional
South Dakota Developmental Center
12.2019 - 08.2022
Canteen
South Dakota Developmental Center
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Dishwasher
Leos Good Food
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
Education
GED -
Redfield High School
Redfield03-2022
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Life skills training
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
South Dakota Developmental Center
06.2023 - Current
SpEd Paraprofessional
Redfield Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
South Dakota Developmental Center
12.2019 - 08.2022
Canteen
South Dakota Developmental Center
07.2019 - 12.2019
Dishwasher
Leos Good Food
09.2017 - 10.2019
GED -
Redfield High School
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