Brittany Fortune *** Pine Valley Dr. Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Phone:502-

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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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