Daniela Perna
914-***-**** ******@******.*** Yonkers, NY 10703
SUMMARY
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. SKILLS
Client documentation /Behavior redirection knowledge/Provider of compassionated Care/Medical Clerk EXPERIENCE
Volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital’s Gift Shop, December 2023 – May 2024 Daycare Teacher Assistant, Small World, August 2023 – November 2023. Daycare Teacher Assistant, Kiddie Academy, August 2022-January 2023. White Plains, NY
• Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
• Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
• Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
• Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits. Assistant Care Coordinator / Receptionist C.H.O.I.C.E. of New York, April 2014-January 2021, White Plains, NY
• Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition and injuries.
• Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
• Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
• Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Teacher of Italian, Our Lady of Victory Elementary School, September 2011-August 2013, Mt Vernon, NY.
• Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
• Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
• Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
• Introduced students to the rich Italian Culture, specifically Art, Music, and Language. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts in Italian Literature, Hunter College of The City University of New York, Summa cum laude / Special Honor Curriculum- New York NY January 1999. CERTIFICATIONS
Personal Care Aide – 01/2022.
Mental Health/Substances Abuse Peer Specialist– 08/2020. Teaching Assistant – 02/2010.
HONORS
Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Golden Key Society