Teyona Dunn
**** ****** ** *****, ********, GA. * 0008
Home: 814-***-****: C **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Objective: An interest in a position helping others as well as growing with a company
Skill Highlights
Skilled in working with special needs children Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Reliable and punctual CPR certification
Friendly/Dependable Some DSM-IV knowledge
Passion for social work Excellent communication skills
Experience working with disabled persons Active listener
Accomplishments
Supervised groups of up to twenty children from six years of age to seventeen years of age.
Professional Experience
Assistant to the coordinator
August 2011 to July 2013
Emmaus Ministries - Erie, Pa
Gained experience working with and building relationships with individuals from kindergarten through twelfth
grade.
Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors. Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, and keeping
the classroom clean.
Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth.
Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day. Monitored children's play activities to verify
safety and wellness.
Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
Main mission is to make sure every individual feel special and appreciated the couple hours they are with us,
striving to be a positive role model.
Behavioral Health Technician
July 2010 to July 2013
Millcreek Community Hospital - Erie, Pa
Charted and recorded information in client files.
Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.
Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of
problems.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping
skills and functional living skills.
Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
N ight Supervisor
May 2009 to July 2010
Cornell Abraxas - Erie, Pa
Executed daily operations of ensuring security and safety of clients and the facility, developed and implements the
program and schedules for clients.
Assist with the development of an effective team.
Served as a role model for staff members as well as clients.
Demonstrated professionalism in performance of job.
Recreational Supervisor
March 2008 to April 2009
George Junior Republic - Grove City, Pa
Gained experience working with youth ages nine to twenty
Interacted with youth while they participated in various recreational activities.
Supervised youth while interacting with each other during scheduled programs/ activities.
Ensured clients safety while in our care.
Sales Associate
September 2007 to March 2008
Aero'postle - Grove City, Pa
Described use and operation of merchandise to customers.
Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff
assignments.
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
Demonstrated that customers come first by serving them with a sense of urgency.
Sales Associate
July 2004 to August 2006
Country Fair - Erie, Pa
Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff
assignments.
Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Nurse Aid
September 2003 to March 2004
Beverly Nursing Home Erie
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high
acuity patients per shift.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
E ducation and Training
Social Work, May 2009
Slippery Rock University - Slippery Rock, Pa