Keshia Monique Simpson

**** *. ******** ******, *******, CA 90221

323-***-****

adskgc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Utilize my experiences as a caregiver and in the child care industry to obtain a position in special education.

Professional Caregiver / Care Provider 2008 - Present IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, Los Angeles, California Provide moral and practical support and guidance for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and related illnesses. Perform light housekeeping necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment, and meal preparation and planning for client. Maintain strict confidentiality in all recipient related matters. Report promptly, any changes in the recipient’s health, abilities, environment, or need for service. Provide a quality services by using the authorized hours in an efficient, effective manner. Aid the recipient to either maintain, or increase, self-sufficiency. Instructional Assistant – Special Education 2016 - 2021 Compton Unified School District

Collaborate with classroom teachers, intervention specialist, and special area teachers to support instruction and social development of students with a variety of special needs. Tailored lessons and assignments to meet needs of students based on collaboration with classroom teacher and intervention specialist. Meet with teachers to discuss ways to best deliver material to student in order to give that student as much autonomy as possible. Attend and provide input at individualized education plan meetings and discuss with teacher’s student struggles and achievements. Companion / Care and Service Provider 2006 - 2008

INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR., Los Angeles, California Develop friendly respectful relationships with adults with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s and dementia. Appropriately document all work and maintain client confidentiality. Develop a care plan and coordinate services with provider(s) and informal/formal supports. Running errands: drug store, bank, post office, or dry cleaning; combine all into one trip along with grocery shopping. Meal preparation and planning for client only. Light ironing and machine wash client’s laundry only at client’s home or a laundromat. Assisting a recipient in and out of a vehicle or an office building that is unable to perform these activities independently. Provide a quality services by using the authorized hours in an efficient, effective manner.

Child Care Coordinator

PROJECT IMPACT, Lynwood, CA

Supervised children ages 6 months to 9 years, enrolled in the childcare and familiarized myself with each individual child’s meal plans, eating habits, and food allergies as needed. Collect and analyze behavioral data to collaborate with student families, administration, teachers, and special services team to improve adaptive skills.

2001 - 2005

Preschool Head Teacher

SALVATION ARMY, Hollywood, CA

Provided literacy training for special needs children, conducted teacher conferences, assessed evaluations, and monitored IEP programs. Implement a system to collect and organize data in accordance with multiple sets of standards. Build and maintain relationship with students’ families through parent conferences and daily conversations.

1999 - 2001

Education Southwest College

• 10 units in Early Childhood Development

Compton College

• 47 units in early Childhood Education

• Certificates: Child Development, Family Home Day Care, Associate Teacher, California State Teachers Permit, CPR/First Aid.

2005 – 2004

1996 - 1999