Travonda ward
Vance,AL
Summary
Collaborative leader and analytical problem-solver with over 5 years of experience with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teaching Intern
Sipsey Valley High School
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed a 45 hour field placement in an AP Biology and Forensic Science course
- Maintained composed, professional demeanor in classroom situations.
- Distributed tests, papers and homework assignments to students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
Behavior Care Supervisor
Brewer-Porch Childrens Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2018 - Current
- Administered employee documentation, including payroll, taxes, and benefits in collaboration with HR
- Monitored leave time for over 50 employees
- Onboarded and trained new hires on customer service protocol
- Supervising mental health-care professionals for providing quality treatment and services to the clients
- Supporting adolescents with moderate behavior issues.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Monitored students' progress and provided students and teachers with assistance in resolving problems.
- Articulated center's mission to stakeholders to solicit support in realizing mission.
- Recruited, hired and evaluated primary and supplemental staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
- Reconciled purchasing card at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Mental Health Worker II
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
Education
Master of Arts - General Science
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2024
Master of Arts - Health Care Administration
Ashford University
Online12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.2012
Skills
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Work Complaint Handling
- Employee Timesheet Processing
- Employee Orientation
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Biweekly Payroll Processing
- Policy Interpretation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Personnel File Management
- HR Support
- Employment Data Tracking
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Student Teaching Intern
Sipsey Valley High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Behavior Care Supervisor
Brewer-Porch Childrens Center
12.2018 - Current
Mental Health Worker II
Alabama Department of Mental Health
09.2015 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - General Science
The University of Alabama
Master of Arts - Health Care Administration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Alabama State University
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