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Direct Support Professional

Location:
Waterloo, IA
Posted:
June 21, 2023

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Latoya Kinard

Waterloo, IA *****

adxt0b@r.postjobfree.com

+1-319-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Head Start Home Visitor

Tri-County Child and Family - Waterloo, IA

August 2016 to Present

• Partner with families to assist with needs they need met and assist families with problem solving

• Follow the Head Start standard when providing services to families

• Assist with outside resources for the needs of families

• Establish a positive relationship with families

Direct Support Professional

REM Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA

February 2015 to Present

• Provide safety and supervision to the individuals being served

• Assist persons in exercising their rights and accomplishing their goals

• Report and document events, data and logs etc. in a concise and understanding manner Mentor

House of Hope

September 2014 to January 2016

Direct Support Staff

Comprehensive Systems - Cedar Falls, IA

April 2014 to October 2015

* Provide direct support for physically and developmentally delayed persons in their homes

* Distributed appropriate medication to consumers

* Aided with daily living activities and maintained support for person's served Intern

YWCA - Waterloo, IA

May 2015 to August 2015

* Assist with planning and implementing educational sessions for youth and parenting group

* Attend meetings relevant to Youth and Family Services

* Provide proper documentation and clerical information Volunteer

Room Parent

August 2012 to May 2014

Lead Teacher

Cedar Valley Preschool - Cedar Falls, IA

March 2010 to February 2014

* Supervised teachers assistants

* Developed and implemented lesson plans for children 3- 6 years old

* Monitored children's monthly achievements and maintained a safe and healthy environment Vice President

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Cedar Falls, IA

January 2007 to May 2007

* Organized events on and off campus

* Led organizations meetings

* Assisted with recruitment

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Family Services

University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA

December 2015

Associate in Arts (AA) in Early Childhood Education Hawkeye Community College - Waterloo, IA

August 2010 to December 2012

Skills

• Experience with Children (10+ years)

• Teaching (10+ years)

• Classroom Management (5 years)

• Early Childhood Education (2 years)

• Childcare (5 years)

• Mentoring (1 year)

Certifications and Licenses

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification



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