Yomarie Morales
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional skilled in individualized care planning, crisis intervention, and documentation accuracy. Proven ability to foster community integration and provide emotional support, enhancing client well-being and independence.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Proffesional III
Catholic Charities
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients in community integration and social interaction opportunities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and care techniques.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive outcomes for clients.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to enhance client well-being.
- Established trusting rapport with clients to enhance communication and improve care outcomes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Documented client progress and care activities to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress through detailed observations and conversations to inform care strategies.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Guided mentees through skill development and personal growth plans.
Lead Teacher "Temp Job"
Bright Light Christian Prep
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated classroom activities that fostered student collaboration and communication.
- Mentored new teachers through coaching and support in instructional strategies.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Coordinated parent-teacher conferences to strengthen school-family partnerships.
- Developed curriculum materials aligned with educational standards and objectives.
- Organized school events that promoted community involvement and student engagement.
- Trained staff on classroom management techniques to enhance learning environments.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Developed and implemented targeted strategies that significantly improved student learning outcomes and engagement.
- Involved parents in student learning to increase family interaction and student support.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Selected optimal curricula and planned daily lessons to meet needs of children with various developmental levels.
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary while ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Arranged classrooms to facilitate optimal education for student groups.
- Engaged in collaborative planning sessions with colleagues in order to design effective curricula for various grade levels.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Handled and resolved disciplinary issues according to district protocols.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Coached new teachers on school guidelines, enhancing their onboarding experience and instructional effectiveness.
- Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
- Created detailed reports analyzing student performance data on standardized tests to inform instructional adjustments.
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Direct Support Professional
Mary Cariola
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community integration.
- Documented client progress and health status to support care planning and interventions.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific client requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care delivery.
- Monitored client safety and well-being during all activities and interactions.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and progress updates.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Reported client progress and observations to inform service adjustments.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Cultivated relationships with families to enhance support and continuity of care.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Guided mentees through skill development and personal growth plans.
- Provided feedback on performance to encourage improvement and confidence.
- Coordinated one-on-one sessions to address individual challenges and goals.
Administrative Assistant
Keller Park Apartments
- Managed resident inquiries and provided timely assistance to enhance satisfaction.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated events for community engagement activities.
- Maintained accurate records of resident leases and service requests.
- Assisted in preparing reports on occupancy and maintenance issues for management.
- Organized office supplies and ensured timely replenishment for operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to coordinate maintenance and repairs.
- Processed incoming mail and packages, ensuring proper distribution to residents.
- Supported the property manager in daily administrative tasks and special projects.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Directed customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel.
- Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Bryant & Stratton College
NYBachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management strategies
- Community integration support
- Emotional support provision
- Documentation accuracy
- Student engagement strategies
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher partnership
- Project planning
- Troubleshooting
- Data management
- Research
- Task prioritization
- Self-Directed
- Clerical support
- Word processing
- Office suite
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Mentorship and coaching
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Task prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Gamma Pi "Honor Roll"
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Direct Support Proffesional III
Catholic Charities
01.2026 - 05.2026
Lead Teacher "Temp Job"
Bright Light Christian Prep
09.2025 - 01.2026
Direct Support Professional
Mary Cariola
04.2018 - 09.2023
Administrative Assistant
Keller Park Apartments
High School Diploma -
Charlotte High School
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Bryant & Stratton College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University