Entry Level Developmental Disabilities

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL — Andrus

July 2023 - Present

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR — Childrens Village

January 2022 - August 2023

RETAIL SALES ADVISOR — Hennes & Mauritz

May 2019 - March 2022

Phone 917-***-****

Email *************@*****.***

Address Brooklyn, New York 11210

• Compassionate Client Care • Developmental Disabilities

• Crisis Management • Community Activities

• Creative Thinking

• Provides close supervision, counseling, and support to the children during all cottage-based activities

• Overseeing residents and taking care of their needs, and performing housekeeping duties

• Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served. Working apart of a multidisciplinary team which includes recreation therapists, teachers, social workers and other professionals.

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Include ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, mentoring and supervising teenagers, doing housework

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• Encouraged open dialogue among participants during group discussions about sensitive topics.

• Assisted in designing effective programs that addressed social development needs of at-risk youth.

• Fostered positive customer interactions through effective communication and problem-solving techniques. Handling money and ringing customers at the register while bringing positive attitudes to customers with answering any questions.

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

TEACHERS ASSISTANT — Imani Inc.

Brooklyn, NY, May 2021 - August 2021

BACHELORS OF ARTS IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

— Cuny Lehman College

Bronx, May 2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN NURSING

— John Dewey High School

Brooklyn, NY, May 2021

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while stocking shelves and arranging displays.

• Used POS system to process sales and refund transactions.

• Assisted teachers in developing effective lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of all students.

• Prepared classroom for daily lessons and cleaned and organized between classes.

• Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support as needed.

• Participated in training and learning activities to improve skills development.

• CPR • Drivers License

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

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