Quadira Shorter

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Newark, NJ *****

Cell: 201-***-****

aceg4o@r.postjobfree.com

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Objective: In pursuit of assisting teens and adults in a social service

environment were I can problem solve and improve the lives of individuals

and families.

Orange Board of Education Orange, NJ

Substitute Teacher 10/04-present

.Filled in for absent teacher from k-12 in all core subjects.

.Properly followed teachers curriculum and lesson plans.

.Assisted with state; NJASK, HSPA, SAT and ACT assessment.

.Performed secretarial duties in main office/attendance as per requested

by administrator.

.Assisted with athletic department in after school sports and games.

.Mentored for the Sister to Sister program for 9-12th grade female

students.

Salvation Army Asbury Park, NJ

Volunteer Case Worker 11/11-04/12

.Worked with individuals and families who were affected by hurricane

Sandy.

.Carefully assisted with providing the appropriate resources for clients;

understanding their current needs, and arranging for their wellbeing.

.Coordinated with various service providers to ensure the fulfillment, of

what the client needs.

.Assurance of proper follow ups, and face-to-face interactions with the

clients, and other parties involved.

.Made it feasible for clients to access increased supply of services as

per required.

.Maintained the integrity confidentiality of client.

.Properly stored records of all documents involving client's information.

.Perform other duties as requested and deemed appropriate by supervisor.

Heywood House Boys Group Home Orange, NJ

Residence Manager 07/01-02-05

.Supervised and supported troubled/displace teens in residence from ages 12-

24.

.Responsible for daily record keeping of teens and staff.

.Responsible for providing adequate and efficient resources and services

for teens.

.Maintained written and verbal communication on teens with family, law

enforcement and case worker.

.Reported and documented all reports and incidents in a timely manner.

.Followed DDD guidelines, procedures and policies.

? Key Skills

Flexibility Adaptability Organizing and planning skills

Attention to detail Stress tolerant Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel,

Outlook, etc.

? Education/Certifications

Bachelors Degree in Human Services, 2009

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

NJ Substitute Teacher Certification, 2004, (renewed 2012)

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