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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Youth Justice Commission
11.2023 - Current
Activity planning
Conflict resolution
Mentoring
Advocacy
Social skill development
Program support
Program planning
Data entry software
Multitasking
Microsoft Access
Organized group settings to enhance resident engagement and participation.
Facilitated video calls to maintain communication with external resources.
Assisted residents in completing college courses, promoting educational advancement.
Led group sessions focused on self-improvement strategies to reduce recidivism.
Planned engaging activities to cultivate a positive environment for residents.
Documented interactions with residents in systems for accurate record-keeping.
Conducted study hall sessions to support academic success among residents.
Evaluated resident behavior to inform ongoing support and development plans.
Researched new methods for engaging youth which would result in better outcomes.
Encouraged youth participation in civic engagement opportunities within their communities.
Communicated with youth's parent's or loved ones in a professional manner
Direct Support Professional
Advancing Opportunities
12.2019 - 12.2022
Ability to prepare clear & concise critical incident reports.
Participate in initial interviews with clients.
Help clients with personal, social and educational development.
Developed supportive relationship with the clients and introduce new experiences.
Maintained an assigned caseload of clients & provided group and individual counseling.
Helped develop an effective treatment plan.
Pre School Teacher
Dor Lyn Preschool
12.2018 - 12.2019
Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development needs.
Supervised daily classroom activities ensuring safety and well-being of children.
Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adapt teaching methods.
Trained and mentored new staff on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery.
Organized special events to promote community involvement and family engagement in education.
Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.