Sulma David
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated youth care worker with strong administrative and hands-on experience supporting children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to manage documentation, support educational programming, and contribute to compliance and audit-related projects. Highly organized, bilingual (English/Spanish), and effective in both team-based and independent roles. Seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue making a positive impact in youth and human services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Cayuga Centers
New York, New York
03.2024 - Current
- Provide direct support to teachers and directors of education to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment for minors.
- Conduct small-group and individual classroom activities using differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records, including behavioral reports, academic progress, and attendance documentation.
- Participate in staff training, professional development, and compliance-related meetings to enhance service delivery.
- Communicate consistently with foster parents during student arrival and dismissal to ensure continuity of care.
- Served on the audit team, reviewing children’s academic and progress reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.
- Collaborated on a community integration project (“UC in the Community”), supporting the transition of children from an ORR nonprofit program into local public schools.
- Assisted the Assistant Program (AP) Director with interviewing and onboarding new hires, including organizing transfer sheets and personnel documentation.
- Converted and organized data by transferring documents from Google Docs to Microsoft Excel and managing shared files through Microsoft OneDrive.
Assistant Teacher
Cayuga Centers
New York, New York
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Supported classroom teachers by assisting with lesson preparation, instructional materials, and classroom setup.
- Supervised minors during classroom instruction, recreational activities, and field trips to ensure safety and positive engagement.
- Maintained continuous communication with foster parents during student arrival and dismissal.
- Recorded daily attendance and updated attendance records accurately and consistently.
- Performed administrative tasks including making copies, filing, managing supplies, and organizing classroom materials.
- Assisted with classroom setup and cleaning to maintain a safe and organized learning environment.
- Participated in staff training and professional development to better serve minors.
- Provided support to children across nearly 14 linguistic backgrounds, fostering inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive learning environments.
Home Health Aide
Partner in Care
New York, New York
12.2017 - 11.2021
- Delivered compassionate, high-quality care while educating patients and families on services and care plans.
- Ensured a safe, clean, and secure living environment to promote independence and improve the quality of life for elderly clients.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient symptoms, daily activities, and vital signs in compliance with care standards.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
Student Nurse Assistant
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
The Bronx, New York
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Operated a multi-line telephone switchboard, answering and routing calls, taking messages, and scheduling consultations.
- Assisted patients with daily needs and mobility, while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Supported clients with basic errands and non-clinical tasks, as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton H.S
The Bronx, NY08-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Data entry and record management
- Audit and compliance support
- Classroom management and tutoring
- Childcare (toddler to school age)
- bilingual: English & Spanish
- Communication and clear language delivery
- Conflict resolution and adaptability
- Time and attendance systems
- Team collaboration and administrative support
- Emotional support
Certification
Certified Home Health Aide (HHA)
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Cayuga Centers
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Cayuga Centers
11.2021 - 03.2024
Home Health Aide
Partner in Care
12.2017 - 11.2021
Student Nurse Assistant
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
05.2014 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Dewitt Clinton H.S
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southern New Hampshire University