CHRISTY V. NIGHTINGALE

***-** ****** ****., *******, New York 11436

347-***-**** or 718-***-****

acwaiz@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I have a variety of transferable skills. I have earned a MA Degree graduate in Disability Studies, eager to build a career related to advocacy, direct support, and service to children, youth and people with disabilities. I have well-developed clerical and interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a high attention to detail and a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

EDUCATION

CUNY School of Professional Studies, June 2015

• Master of Arts in Disability Studies

Related coursework: Disability in Diversity, Disability Law and Policy, Research Methods, Disability and the Family Life Cycle, Aging and Disability

John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY May 2010

•Bachelor of Arts in Deviant Behavior, Social Control EXPERIENCE

AHRC/NYC: New York, N.Y., 2015- Present

Hudson Pre Vocational Department

Community Support Professional (CSP)

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor

Support individuals with developmental disabilities in leading self-directed lives

Manage daily and monthly progress notes

Assisting the individuals that that I serve develop new skills, that will help them reach their personal and vocational goals

Collaborate with the individuals that I serve and others to plan and implement supports that build upon our individual strengths, choices and capabilities

Develop and expand meaningful community opportunities for our individuals

Work with the supervisor on developing and implementing an effective plan, and ensure compliance with OMRDD regulations, agency policies, and agency values.

Assist the individuals that I serve with enhancing their ability to travel independently

Catholic Charities: Coney Island Childcare Center, 2011 - 2012

Teacher’s Aide (Ages two to four years)

•Assisted with preparing and fulfilling lesson plans.

•Monitored safety of children during indoor and outdoor activities.

•Wrote daily reports regarding personal/social development of children.

CUNY Central Office of Student Affairs, 2011

Administrative Intern

• Researched and recommended children’s books about people with disabilities.

• Worked with student groups to:

~ Plan events

~ Write funding proposals

~ Collaborate with campus directors to reach out to students.

OASIS Children’s Services, 2010

Youth Counselor

• Worked with “at risk” children ages 6 through 13.

• Evaluated academic needs in math, language arts and science.

• Planned and implemented recreational activities.

• Supervised and monitored safety of children during field trips.

NYPD, FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) Unit, 2004 & 2008

Student Internship

• Determined nature of civilian complaints against the City of New York.

• Informed complainants about procedures to follow including necessary paperwork.

• Checked status of individual cases.

• Communicated with FOIL staff and other NYC agencies regarding cases.

• Answered telephones, filed documents, received/distributed mail.

New York City Housing Authority, 2007

Clerical Assistant

• Advocated on behalf of tenant rights.

• Managed system database.

• Reviewed tenant complaints and referred to appropriate staff.

• Assisted with planning and carrying out special community events.

• Arranged transportation, handled telephones and made appointments.

SKILLS

CPR Certified, MS Word, PowerPoint, Digication, Social Media.

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