Hi, I’m
Zaneen Brown
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
- Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children.
- Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning.
- Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Social Work position.
- Ready to help team achieve company goals.
- Reliable employee and Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Children Of The Kingdom Daycare
Daycare Teacher
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
Child Of The King
Daycare Teacher
07.2018 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 5 to 12 years old.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
A Second Chance Inc
Social Work Intern
05.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources for optimal support and services.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care and improve overall wellbeing.
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through goal setting, problem-solving, and skill-building activities.
- Maintained detailed case notes, documenting progress towards goals and critical incidents for accurate reporting.
- Assessed program effectiveness using feedback from participants and data analysis techniques, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
- Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
Sheetz
Cashier
08.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Go Calendar
Cashier
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
05.2022
University Overview
- Sigma Sigma Sigma Member
- Dean's List Senior 2022
Perry Traditional AcademyPittsburgh, PA
High School Diploma
06.2016
University Overview
- Honoree of Zaneen Brown
- Honor Roll Freshmen, Sophomore and Senior year
- 3.5 GPA
Skills
- Classroom Discipline
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Field Trip Supervision
- Nurturing Approach
- Child CPR
- Crisis Assessment
- Client documentation
- Family therapy
- Motivational enhancement
- Risk Assessment
- Life Skills Development
- Treatment Planning
- Case Documentation
- Family Case Management
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Child Development
- Court Hearings
- Self-awareness
Certification
- Curriculum Development: An Introduction Completed 07/02/2020
- Embracing Professionalism Part 1: Where to Begin Completed 07/02/2020
- Adventurous Opportunities in OST Programming: The Whys and Hows Completed 06/29/2020
- Balancing Child-Staff Ratios (for Center Directors) Completed 06/29/2020
- Block Play Builds Learning Skills Completed 06/29/2020
- Achieving 21st Century Skills through Project-Based Learning Completed 06/28/2020
- Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us Completed 06/22/2020
- Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification Completed 12/14/2018
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Children Of The Kingdom Daycare
10.2023 - Current
Cashier
Sheetz
08.2022 - 11.2022
Social Work Intern
A Second Chance Inc
05.2022 - 01.2023
Cashier
Go Calendar
09.2021 - 12.2021
Daycare Teacher
Child Of The King
07.2018 - 10.2023
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science from Social Work
Perry Traditional Academy
High School Diploma
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