Desiree Lewis
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Primary Phone: 267-***-****
EXPERIENCE
BRIGHTSIDE ACADEMY - Philadelphia, PA
**/**/**** - **/**/2005
Lead Teacher
Executed the planned curriculum for age appropriate children in a classroom
setting, chaperoned students on field trips, provided adequate care to the
mental and emotional needs of the children when they were experiencing low
days and interacted with the children during free play
A NEW WAY OF LIFE - PHILADELPHIA, PA
12/04/2003 - 08/06/2004
Residential Aide
Overseen daily operations by performing random urinalyses, evaluated room
conditions, and monitored medications
Documented daily activities
Identified problems within the facility, diagnosed causes of the problem
and determined corrective actions
Provided counseling and group therapy to the residents as needed
MERCY HOSPICE - PHILADELPHIA, PA
09/22/2003 - 07/30/2004
Assistant Child Care Worker
Assisted children with homework completion
Provided childcare for the children and supervised them during free play
Secured information pertaining to the welfare and betterment of the family,
networked with the Family Services Coordinator weekly to
Plan and implement age appropriate crafts for children
RESOURCE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - PHILA, PA
08/01/2001 - 01/07/2002
Miscellaneous Clerical Occupations, N.E.C.
Communicated daily activities in the communication log, routinely patrolled
the facility and kept an accurate count of the residents throughout the
day, assisted the residents in food preparations, supervised the dispensing
of medications and attended all related staff meetings and trainings
MARY'S LOVE KINGDOM - PHILADELPHIA, PA
08/27/1999 - 08/16/2000
Lead Teacher
Created curriculum for pre-school children 3-5 years old
Supervised 3-4 teacher's aides
Planned monthly educational field trips such as trips to Please Touch
Museum, Aquarium, And Petting Zoo
Organized an accurate filing system for staff and client files
GENESIS II, INC., - PHILADELPHIA, PA
02/06/1998 - 04/15/1999
Residential Coordinator
Supervised and structured daily tasks, i.e. assisted residents with dinner
preparations and overseen chore completion
Monitored daily medication and urine tests
Ensured residents adhered to house rules and enforced appropriate
consequences as needed
ACT TRANSITIONAL SERVICE - PHILADELPHIA, PA
10/25/1994 - 07/07/1995
Youth Case Manager
Facilitated Groups Concerning Topics On Fire Safety, Good/Bad Touch, And
Dealings With Strangers. Assured Children's Immunizations Shots Were Up To
Date, Referred Childress To Counseling Or Other Needed Resources, And
Communicated With School Teachers About Children's, Overall Well-Being
Designed Individual Treatment Plans And Assisted Parents With Parenting
Skills
EDUCATION
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA
9/12/2000- 12/15/2002
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Attained other Post-Secondary or Certification
Major: LIBERAL ARTS
LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOUSE
7/1/1993- 10/10/1994
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Attained other Post-Secondary or Certification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Leadership Skills
I attack tasks without prompting. I'm solution oriented. I believe in team
efforts. However; I can work independently. I have the ability to minimize
group conflicts and maximize group efforts.
REFERENCES: Available Upon Request