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Dana Darlene Davis

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Teaching & Program Management QUALIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

** ***** ** ***** ********** with the teaching, planning, implementation, and evaluating of various education and non-profit programs, including the teaching of Middle School, High School and Elementary School children.

Sound experience with the planning, implementation, and evaluating of various education programs ensuring access to all students.

A tradition of program excellence, bringing continued program success through creative programming ideas, culturally appropriate services, and collaborative partnerships both within the school and across the community.

Exceptionally high-skill level in organization, planning and implementation of administrative procedures and written and oral communication.

Proven abilities in establishing positive rapport and good lines of communication with staff; communicate effectively with teachers, directors, and representatives of public and private organizations.

Knowledge and experience with Modern theories, methods and practices of Early Childhood Education and Child Development, including, social services, emotional / physical health, and learning / physical disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment; interpret, apply, explain, reaching sensible decisions in accordance with program regulations, policies and procedure.

Excellent skills and experience in behavior management, quality assurance, supervision, planning, promotion, fiscal management, problem solving, and public relations related to child development.

Supervise and evaluate staff, directly and through multiple levels of supervision. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly enthusiastic and very talented Teacher and Child Development professional with 20 plus years of experience as a Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and second / third in command

assist with the teaching / supervision of classrooms of children of all ages three to five who are intellectually, socially and culturally diverse. Expertly maintain and oversee work around the entire building; a proactive teaching style which instills learning and confidence in students

Maintain a vast wealth of knowledge in many areas, including program management, collaborative learning, daily meal counts, attendance, screening (DRDP’s, ASQ and ASQ-SE) and the knowledge and application of California State Teaching standards and framework. Empowered and highly motivated individual, results oriented and extremely organized, excellent communication, relationship-building skills and a team player with a desire to succeed.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Maxim Healthcare 3111 Camino Del Rio N, Suite 1200 San Diego, CA 92108 Behavioral Therapist November 29, 2021 – Present

Assisting clients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors. Analyzing clients’ behavioral patterns to diagnose mental health disorders. Developing suitable treatment programs based on clients’ diagnoses. Adjusting treatment programs accordingly. To help students develop strategies to solve problems, regulate emotions, and establish helpful patterns of thought and behavior.

A Change in Trajectory 3838 Camino del Rio N, Suite 240 San Diego, CA

Behavioral Therapist January 2020 - Present

● We provide in home and in school behavioral interventions to children with a variety of challenging behaviors (typically children that are within the Autism Spectrum), as well as parent training. All the services and interventions are based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). We provide services for individuals with a range of services from infancy through adulthood. We want to help with transition into Adult Services.

Safe and Sound Visitation 2333 Del Rio S., Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92108

Supervised Monitor January 2020 - Present

● A Supervised Visitation Monitors visits between a non-custodial parent and child/children. We go to such meetings when a court order requires a third party to supervise the interaction. The duties typically focus on ensuring that the children/child remain safe during the interaction. We are there to protect the best interest of the child/children whose parents have a custody or visitation matter in family court.

3 DAHL Production Cardiff by The Sea, Encinitas, CA Nov. 01, 2013, Oct 17, 2019, Nanny/Assistant for a Family

I am a full time Nanny who is fully invested in the children’s development and well-being. I help to create daily schedules and engage in activities to ensure healthy mental, physical and emotional growth while the children are in my care. Some of the tasks consist of helping with household work (dishes, laundry, etc.), driving the children to and from activities and assisting with other day to day things that are needed in the home environment.

I was an assistant for a year in a half. Acting as a first point of contact, dealing with correspondence and phone calls, managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager, booking and arranging travel, transportation and accommodation. Reminding manager, of important tasks and deadlines, typing, compiling and preparing reports and presentations and correspondence, managing databases and filing systems, liaising with staff, suppliers and clients, collating and filing expenses, miscellaneous tasks to which vary according to the sector and the manager’s request and conducting research.

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), San Diego, CA Mar. 03, 2013, June 2014 Behavior Interventionist

Under the Supervision of Sabrina Daneshvar, directly under the supervision of Maria Plumey and Nora David. We provide services for individuals with autism with a range of

services from infancy through adulthood, as well as comprehensive training and support for parents and families in their homes and communities. After school programs, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Camps, Early Intervention Services, Recreation and Community Activities, Recreational and Leisure Activities, Schools, Preschool, Social Skills, Transition to Adult Services.

A Charmed Life, San Diego, CA Feb. 08, 2013 – Nov.01, 2013 Nanny Service throughout San Diego County

Under the Supervision of Denise Griffin and Maria Tarre we offer overnight care specialist, location assistance, sleep training, full or part time work, overnight and weekend care, travel and vacation, special needs care, and on-call sitters.

Children of the Rainbow, San Diego, CA Sept. 11, 2008 - June 3, 2011, Teacher / Teacher Assistant / Second & Third in Command

Under the Supervision of the Center or the Master Teacher developed weekly lesson plan for preschool children, developed and maintained a safe and pleasing environment for the children; screened and assessed each child using appropriate scree Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), San Diego, CA Mar. 03, 2013 – June 2014

Behavior Interventionist

Under the Supervision of Sabrina Daneshvar and under the direct supervision of Maria Plumey and Nora David. We provide services for individuals with autism with a range of services from infancy through adulthood, as well as comprehensive training and support for parents and families in their homes and communities. After school programs, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Camps, Early Intervention Services, Recreation and Community Activities, Recreational and Leisure Activities, Schools, Preschool, Social Skills, Transition to Adult Services.

Development/assessment tools.

Developed individualized educational plans for each child based on developmental assessments, identified and referred children with special needs in the absence of the center director.

Served as second in command of the center operations as assigned, ensuring childcare routines were carried out in a manner that was prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles, including routines related to bathroom safety of the children through continuous supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures.

Operated the classroom in compliance with all childcare licensing standards; supervised outdoor play environment and field trips, checked daily environments and provided emotional support that encouraged high self-esteem in the children and parents.

Maintained written documentation on each child’s compliance with, requirements for confidentiality, prepared monthly reports on attendance, excused absences, daily sign in/out sheets, in-kind CCFP meal count.

Conducted home visits and parent / teacher conferences; participated in cross-component tasks and worked with community resources to identify child / family needs referring to proper resources for assistance.

Mentored other staff members on new policy and procedures.

Demonstrated excellent working knowledge of the center and the day-to-day functions of the classrooms.

Motivated and set high standards and expectations for all students to become proficient in standards set by California.

Neighborhood House Association; San Diego, CA 1992 - 2008 Teacher

Developed weekly lesson plans for preschool children, developing and maintaining a safe and pleasing environment for the children.

Ensured that childcare routines were carried out in a manner that was prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles, including routines related to bathroom safety of the children through continuous supervision.

Horace Mann Middle School; San Diego, CA 1990 - 1991 Teacher Assistant

Effectively communicated with other staff members, parents, and children.

Directly responsible for the Main Office daily schedule sheet and add/drop procedures in the counseling office.

Assisted in the classroom with children with special needs.

Crawford High School; San Diego, CA 1989 - 1990 Teacher Assistant

Responsible for typing agendas for business meetings, minutes, and documents.

Charged with various clerical duties, Xerox machine, phones, filing, and mail delivery.

EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Ashford University; San Diego, CA Master’s Program Special Education 2011 - 2012

Ashford University; San Diego, CA Bachelor of Science 2010 - 2011

San Diego State University; San Diego, CA 2000 - 2008

San Diego City College; San Diego, CA Associates in Liberal Arts 1997 - 2000

San Diego City College; San Diego, CA Associates in Child Development 1993 - 1997

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