Direct Support Professional
Resume:
Latoya Kinard
Waterloo, IA *****
*******@*************.***
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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