Sydney Maness
Easley,United States
Summary
Dedicated Early Interventionist and public health professional with expertise in family-centered coaching and inclusive program design. Coordinate services, attend IEP meetings, and deliver in-home sessions to enhance communication, motor, and cognitive skills. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community resources to provide comprehensive support, fostering inclusive environments through strategic leadership and diverse workforce engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Interventionist
Tiny Feet Early Intervention
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct weekly 60-minute in-home visits to support early intervention goals in communication, motor skills, and personal-social development.
- Collaborated with families to implement routines and strategies that foster continuous progress in development.
- Develop and update child-centered goals based on observations and family feedback.
- Coordinate services to connect families with therapy and community resources.
- Educated parents on autism spectrum disorders and essential child development principles to empower informed decision-making.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary providers to facilitate coordinated care, enhancing support for families.
- Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with program requirements.
Dance Instructor
Dianne's School of Dance
08.2022 - Current
- Instruct diverse dance classes for ages 3-18.
- Championed diverse dance styles to cater to various age groups.
- Developed engaging routines that fostered teamwork and creativity.
- Collaborated with students to create innovative routines.
- Created a nurturing environment that encouraged student participation.
- Cultivated a nurturing atmosphere that promoted student confidence and growth.
- Provided constructive feedback that significantly enhanced student performance.
- Delivered tailored feedback, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Owner/Operator
Balance Nutrition
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and delivery of high-quality service.
- Implement promotional campaigns, increasing customer engagement by 20%.
- Collaborate with partners to implement innovative business strategies.
- Enhanced team performance through effective training and support.
- Developed personalized meal plans, aiding clients in achieving health goals.
- Serve energy teas, protein shakes, and snacks while maintaining product quality.
- Foster an inclusive work environment by employing individuals with special needs.
Dance Assistant
Dianne's School of Dance
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Designed tailored dance routines for individual skill development.
- Designed personalized dance routines to advance individual skill development.
- Collaborated with instructors to modify lessons, promoting inclusive participation.
- Modified lessons for diverse abilities in collaboration with instructors to ensure engagement.
- Enhanced physical coordination and confidence for special needs individuals through supportive dance classes.
- Boosted coordination and confidence for special needs participants by adapting dance class activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health, Psychology
University of South Carolina
Columbia12-2021
Skills
- Experienced in providing differentiated instruction
- Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs
- Experienced in progress monitoring and data collection
- Implementing behavior intervention strategies
- Effective classroom management
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Effective communication with parents/guardians
Timeline
Early Interventionist
Tiny Feet Early Intervention
09.2025 - Current
Dance Instructor
Dianne's School of Dance
08.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Balance Nutrition
05.2021 - 08.2025
Dance Assistant
Dianne's School of Dance
08.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health, Psychology
University of South Carolina