PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Successful professional with over 10 years of experience in mentoring youth, and families. Utilizing compassion, confidentiality, guidance, and support to individuals and their families. Counseling and guiding individuals in their struggles with social, mental health and behavioral conditions by smoothing the progress through unique support systems and helping to provide healthy decisions as they are strengthened to confidently undertake academic and future life goals.

EDUCATION

M.S. ED 2020 Relay Graduate School of Education Washington D.C.

BHS. 1999, Howard University (HU), College of Arts & Sciences, Washington D.C.

HSDG 1993, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Dance Artistry, Washington D.C.

SKILL & ABILITIES

Proficient in both Oral and Written Communication and Interpersonal skills.

Multi-tasking and Meeting Business Deadlines.

Liaison with Parents, Families and Children with Learning Disabilities

Ability to professionally guide and lead to resolutions to problems.

Ability to provide Emotional and Psychological support.

Proficient in working with individuals, groups and communities.

Ability to encourage individuals to discuss emotions and experiences.

Proficient in working with Families, Communities and Businesses.

Proficient in helping clients define goals, plan actions and gain insight.

Proficient skill in coordinating schedules, planning events, curriculums, recitals and dance performances.

Ability to communicate with schools, private practices, and specific cultural populations such as with teenagers, families, mentally challenged and the elderly.

Ability to Supervise, train, and manage businesses while interacting with everyone.

HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SKILLS

HW IBM, HP, USB Thumb Drives, Flat-panels, Monitors, Printers, Tables, Smartphone’s, Mouse, Joystick, Microphone, Speakers, Digital Cameras, Keyboard, and other Computer Hardware External Peripherals.

SW Windows XP, 7 & Mac OS, Email, Internet Browsers, iTunes, Movie Players, Microsoft Office Suite, and Virus Software.

EXPERIENCE

2021-Present Virtual Academy, Pre-K 3 Lead Teacher, Washington DC

2019-2021 Excel Academy DCPS, Resident Teacher Assistant, Washington DC

2020-2021 The Hill Pre- School, Lead Pre K4 Teacher, Washington DC

2017-2019 Takoma Education Campus DCPS, Substitute Teacher, Washington DC

2000 – 2017 Tees Tiny Tots Daycare Director /Provider Clinton MD

Providing day care services for infants, and children with learning disabilities.

Encouraging and attending to Hygiene needs and Healthy interaction with others.

Ensuring those in my care are physically well and providing necessary social interaction such as playing games, teaching, reading and encouraging development of skills.

Managing all Day Care business and office duties.

Preparing and implementing day to day curriculum.

Ensuring that those in my care are clean, fed and safe.

Managing children with behavioral issues via the Washington enrichment program SAUSD challenged children to reach new heights while ensuring their safety in the environment.

2009 - Current Dusic & Mance Inc. Artistic Director /Dance Instructor Clinton MD

Supervise and manage over 50 children teaching them dance, self-esteem, and social interaction.

Provide recital preparations and mentoring.

Managing the Dusic & Mance business and Clerical work.

Perform standard administrative office duties such as xeroxing, answering phones, communicating with parents, children, schools and businesses.

2000-2010 WECANetwork Dance Instructor Washington D.C.

Provided mentoring to Non-profit organization -Washington Enrichment Cultural Arts Network.

Mentored underprivileged children in the Mayfair mansions community in Washington, D.C.

Encouraged Talk sessions.

Attended out of town retreats, taught dance and prepared performances.

Schedule curriculum activities.

Supported Reaching New Heights programs within metropolitan police department

References Available Upon Request

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