Dorothea P. Davis
Lynchburg, VA 24502
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Work Experience
Virginia Baptist Child Care Center, Lynchburg, VA 24503
December 2011 – November 2012
Lead Teacher (Teacher II)
Infants Room
Assisted children, completed, and implemented lesson plans, maintained accurate records
Complied with the personnel policies, state licensing standards, and ensured safe environment
Engaged children in educational and fun activities based on the developmental stage
Maintained reasonable expectations of the children and their developmental stage
The Madeline Centre, Danville, VA 24541
August 2008 – July 2010
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor/ Qualified Mental Health Professional/ Site Coordinator
Rendered Therapeutic Day Treatment Services such as, case management, individual and group interventions, parenting/ family supportive sessions including one home visit one month with Direct and Indirect sessions
Coordinated with clients’ parents, teacher, principal, guidance counselor, case manager about clients’ progress, behavior, and observations on a regular basis
Administered Therapeutic Services to AXIS-I diagnosis under the supervision of an LMHP
Submitted appropriate documentations on Case Works online database following intake
Prepared forms such as, Initial and Informal Service Plan, Quarterly reports, Case Management, Discharge, Diagnosis, Psychological and Psychiatric Reports, Daily Progress Notes, Weekly Medication
The Hughes Center, Danville, VA 24540
June 2008 – April 2010
Mental Health Technician
Transported clients to the doctor’s office, counselor, mall, restaurants, and other authorized outings
Escorted clients to breakfast, lunch, dinner, to and from cottages, and vocational
Maintained daily logs and send weekly summaries, behavior target sheets, accurate records on observations of clients’ behavior to the supervisor
Assisted clients with personal hygiene, monitored phone calls, escorted clients to nurse for medications, and regulated fifteen minutes observation checks
Attended mandatory trainings and meetings
Escorted clients to time out/ seclusion
Provided mental health counseling for children and adolescents with AXIS-I diagnosis
White Oak School, Blairs, VA 24527
October 1999 – June 2000
Assistant Teacher
SED, 16-21 Years Old
Assisted teacher with Severe Emotionally Disturbed (SED) students, taught basic learning and living skills to students daily
Escorted students to the doctor, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping mall, other authorized outings, and to their residence
Maintained daily logs, send weekly summaries, behavior target sheets, and accurate records on observations of students’ behavior to supervisor
Family Preservation Services, Danville, VA 24541
October 2001 – October 2007
Behavioral Specialist
Monitored students’ behavior, escorted students to their classes, outings, and gave verbal communication & documentation to staff concerning student
Maintained daily logs, sent weekly summaries, behavior target sheets, and accurate records on observations of students’ behavior to supervisor
Taught learning and living skills to students daily
PCCA Head Start, Chatham, VA 24531
September 1996 – June 1999
Teacher’s Aide/ 3–5-Year-old
Assisted the teacher with the educational curriculum, preschool activities, and duplicated materials
Attended mandatory staff meeting and Early Childhood Development Training on site
Blossoming Branches Daycare Center, Lynchburg, VA 24501
August 1994 – June 1995
Teacher / 3–5-Year-old
Taught children educational curriculum for preschool setting
Took children on authorized and supervised trips, and to several nursing homes visits
Assisted the children with songs, arts and crafts including the students’ participation Tutored and assisted the children
Tutored and assisted the children with homework for the After School Program
Oak Grove Lodge Residential Adult Home, Chatham, VA 24531
May 1993 – July 1994
Housekeeper/ Certified Nursing Assistant
Housekeeping
Cleaned residents’ rooms
Administered baths and medications
Escorted residents to doctor’s appointments
Volunteered Experience
Faith Assembly Christian Development Center, Lynchburg, VA 24501
August 2019 – Present
Director’s Assistant
Meet and greet the parents and children
Coordinated parent involvement
Front Desk duties: Filing & Coping
Assisted Director in various duties
Kingdom Glory Learning Center, Lynchburg, VA 24501
August 2010 – April 2011
Teacher/ Site Coordinator, 3-5-Year-old
Taught children educational curriculum for preschool setting, songs, and assisted the children in arts and crafts
Took children on authorized trips
Tutored and assisted the children with homework for the After School Program
Participated in developing and coordinating policies and procedures related to Religious Exempt State License facilities.
Education
Danville Community College, Danville, VA 24541
December 2020 – Present
Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development 5/21
Career Studies Certificate in Advanced Early Childhood Education Development 5/22
Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (anticipated 12/22)
Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, VA 24502
January 2020 – May 2020
Spring: Math 154
Danville Community College, Danville, VA 24541
August 2008 – December/ Psychology
August 1995 – December 1995/ Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Community College of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD 21215
January 1982 – May 1983
Spring: English 101/
Forest Park Senior High School, Baltimore, MD 21215
September 1978 – June 1982
General Studies / Vocational Training & Dual Enrollment
Qualifications
Behavioral Specialist, Mental Health Technician, Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Site Coordinator, Child Development Associate (CDA), Behavioral Modification Technique Training, Technician Training, System/Children with Mental Retardation-Autism Training, Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity/ Therapeutic Boundaries Training, Child/Neglect/Policy Training, Trauma/Suicide/Homicide Protocol Training, Substance Abuse/Addiction Training, Therapeutic Day Treatment Audit Training, Review of Intake Training, Team Building Training, Behavior Management/Therapeutic Options Training, Stress Management/Coping Skills/Calming Strategies Training, Caseworks Database Online Training, Foster Parent Training, Day Care Center Training. Ages/Stages of Development Training, Forster Parent Involvement/Strategies for Success Training. Identifying Possible Dangers/Playground Supervision Training. Child Management/Infant Development/ Infants and children Training, Therapeutic Day Treatment Training., Therapeutic Counseling Training, TOVA Training, Restraints/Crisis Intervention Training/CPI, ISPs/Progress Notes, Term, Genogram, and Levels and Token System
Certifications
Child Development Associate (CDA), Early Childhood Development Career Studies, Annual Early Childhood Education Conference, Early Childhood Education Professional Development/ Potpourri for Providers, Director’s Management 101, Writing a Professional Development Plan, HIPPA/ Behavior Confidentiality & Privacy for Behavioral Health Providers, Ethics Professionalism, Parents as Tender Healers for Foster Care, Certified Nursing Assist (CNA), Medication Management Authorized Agents, First Aid, CPR, Mat, Infection Control & Communication Disease, Daily Health Observation & Daily Health Management, Day Care Safety, Confidentiality and Abuse Neglect, Playground Safety, Outstanding Attendance at Glenwood Magnet School