Youth Care worker
Resume:
Kanesha D. Higgins
abgh8r@r.postjobfree.com
**** ***** **** ***** **** Wayne, IN 46825
Education & Training
Present – Expected 2013 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science
Major: Justice Studies
2001 – 2005 Cornerstone Preparatory High School Fort Wayne, IN
Honors Diploma
Work Experience
March 2012 – present Boys and Girls Club Fort Wayne, IN
Teen Coordinator
• Teach Life Skills to troubled youth population
• Implement career preparation and planning
• Instruct signature programs, including, Keystone, Smart Girls, Teen Healthy Habits, Career Launch, and Money Matters
• Coaching teens to be caring citizens
• Develop weekly lesson plans to increase learning preservation
• Establish positive and healthy relationships with parents and club members
Jul 2011 – Mar 2012 AWS Fort Wayne, IN
Personal Assistant
• Assisted consumers with daily living needs such as hygiene, food preparation, and physical activities
• Monitored and administered daily medications
• Assisted with house keeping needs
• Assisted with public outings
2008 – 2009 School Year Cornerstone Christian College Prep High School Fort Wayne, IN
Girls’ Head Basketball Coach
• Initiated and organized the 2011 girls’ basketball team
• Trained team members on basketball skills, drills and techniques
• Implemented strong sportsmanship and leadership skills
Jan 2008 - Oct 2008 White’s Tykes Day Care Center Fort Wayne, IN
Child Care Specialist
• Tutored over 20 students daily in the subjects of spelling, reading, writing, and math
• Addressed behavioral issues as needed with students
• Developed lesson plans to increase learning retention
• Organized educational activities according to lesson plan
• Supervised 3rd shift childcare
• Gained rapport with parents and effectively communicated child’s progression or concerns
Mar 2000 – June 2006 McDonald’s Corporation Fort Wayne, IN
Crew Trainer
• Trained over 25 incoming employees
• Maintained quality customer service skills
• Led Drill Team in fulfilling customers’ orders
• Accurately filled customer’s orders, leading to three “$1,000 Hours”
• Ensured that store’s monthly inventory was accurately completed
• Performed maintenance duties, as needed
Volunteer Experience
St. Henry’s Parent Group
President Fort Wayne, IN
• Oversaw all parent involvement with students and school
• Held monthly parent meetings to discuss needs, concerns, and progress of parent members
• Responsible for planning and hosting parent events and fundraisers
• Informed and recorded information to parents, regarding school events
Cornerstone Preparatory High School Fort Wayne, IN
Teacher’s Assistant
• Collected and graded students’ assignments
• Assisted Principal, Dean of Students, and teachers with daily tasks
• Supervised students when teacher was not present
• Developed personal character in students
• Maintained positive relationship with students’ parents
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