Special Needs, Creative Curriculum, Bachelor's Degree
Resume:
Brittany Fortune *** Pine Valley Dr. Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone:502-
Objective
To obtain a position working with children and adolescents, as well as their families, to
ensure their healthy development: physically, psychologically, and emotionally.
Education
January 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
• GPA: 3.69
• Member of Ashford’s National Honor’s Society: Alpha Sigma Lambda
• Dean’s List from 2008-2014
Experience
July 2014 Present D irect Care Staff
Blessed Assurance Community Services Boston Rd, Boston, KY
Residential care for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain
injuries
Assist resident's in meeting daily and weekly independent living goals
General household management including cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping,
etc.
June 2014 Present D irect Support Professional
Home Care for Kids Bradford Dr, Louisville, KY
Work one on one with 6 year old child with developmental disability
Plan and implement activities related to child's goals and objectives
Keep detailed notes regarding child's progress and any regression
November 2012 February 2014 Youth Care Worker
U spiritus Brooklawn Campus Goldsmith Ln, Louisville, KY
Responsible for the monitoring and care of nine 7-10 year old males in
psychiatric residential treatment
Plan daily schedule and activities on the unit
Assist in the treatment and care of each individual in the program
Implement the Psycho-Educational Model of treatment and maintain a safe and
healthy living environment for residents
Chart daily on residents’ progress, issues, and treatment
April 2007 November 2009 Lead Teacher
Bridgepointe Services Applegate Ln, Clarksville, IN
Responsible for creating and implementing lesson plans for children ages 2-3
Worked closely with therapists in order to provide the best care and support to
special needs children within the classroom
Created inclusive activities suited to children of various developmental levels and
abilities
Created an inclusive classroom environment suitable for both typical and special
needs students
Responsible for basic everyday care of 10 children between the ages of 2 and 3 years,
including behavior management
S eptember 2006 April 2007 S pecial Needs Preschool Assistant
New Albany/ Floyd County Consolidated Schools New Albany, IN
Worked one on one with 3 year old special needs student
Responsible for implementing daily activities to promote sensory stimulation, large and
fine motor skills, and assist in participation in general classroom setting
Consistently reported progress and issues to lead teacher
Responsible for daily care and hygiene of student
April 2006 September 2006 Assistant Teacher
Discovery Time II New Albany, IN
Provided for the daily care and education of 10 children ages 1-2 years
Planned daily schedule and activities geared toward the education of young children
Created large tumble area within the classroom to meet the children’s gross motor and
sensory needs
Maintained and organized classroom daily
Skills
Knowledge of Child Development as demonstrated by:
Earning Child Development Associate while working as a lead teacher at Bridgepointe in
2009
Working closely with speech, physical, occupational, and developmental therapists to
improve classroom curriculum for special needs children
Becoming certified in Psycho-Educational Model (used at Boys Town) and promoted to
Youth Care Worker II
Have worked in various settings with children age 0-18 years over the course of 10 years
Effective Oral/Written Communication Skills as demonstrated by:
Informing coworkers of children’s individual needs and progress as well as any pertinent
information about behaviors/ daily routine
Providing up to date information to parents about their child’s needs and abilities and
answering any questions about their child’s development
Keeping managers/directors informed of weekly lesson plans/activities or changes to
daily routines
Keeping detailed records of children through progress logs/charts
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