Supervising, monitoring, meetings, etc.

Kenya L. Buffman

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San Diego, CA 92114

Daytime Telephone: 805-***-**** cell 619-***-**** home

Email address: **********@*****.***

Professional Objective: To obtain a position with a productive company. I would also like to obtain a position that would allow me to utilize talent and leadership credentials with room for continued development. Moral and Ethical ~ Avid listener and learner.

Highlights of Qualifications:

Obtained a Master’s of Science Degree in Community Counseling Psychology, Springfield College Springfield, MA

Obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services, Springfield College Springfield, MA

Author: Challenges teachers face in teaching Autistic students with assistive technology developed for graduate school thesis (April 18, 2007).

Awarded a Program Director’s Permit from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

On the National’s Dean’s List 2005-2006, (In the U.S.)

On the Chancellor’s List 2006-2007 (Highest award for College Graduates in the U.S.)

Nominated for Teacher of the year

Professional Work Experience:

February 2010 to February 2011, Site Supervisor- Child Development Resources 221 E. Ventura Boulevard Oxnard, Ca 93036

Supervised a center of up to 48 children and supervised a total of six staff

Implement at center level, the service area plans consistent with performance standards, legislation and regulations, and requirements of the funding source

Provide direct supervision, guidance, leadership and technical assistance to staff, approve time cards, counsel etc.

Parent and community interaction, attention to detail, budgeting, monthly reports, monthly parent & staff meetings etc.

April 2000 to June 2007 Master Teacher, Neighborhood House Association 5660 Copley Drive San Diego, Ca 92111

Supervised and worked with teachers to conduct weekly lesson plans for 24 students

Assisted and developed the Individual Educational Plan (IEP), daily hygiene, excused absences, conduct home visits and administers first aid when needed

Assessed each child using appropriate screening/ assessment tools, absence of the center director; acts as second in command of the center operations as assigned

Facilitated and organized parent meetings monthly to provide continuous information on policies and procedures, end of the month reports, etc.

November 1998 to March 2000 Family Service Assistant, Neighborhood House Association 5660 Copley Drive San Diego, and Ca 92111

Effectively distributed information and literature to parents regarding program services

Developed family partnership agreements, worked closely with center staff to identify children’s needs and to insure delivery of appropriate services

Provided social services and community resources to families, and typed memorandums and other duties that were assigned

Education/Training:

2007 - Springfield College, San Diego, CA

Master of Science in Human Services, 2007

Concentration: Community Counseling Psychology

2006 - Springfield College, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science in Human Services, 2006

Thesis: Challenges teachers face in teaching Autistic students with assistive technology

2002-2003 - San Diego City College (Child Development Courses)

1997- Certified Phlebotomist (Vocational School)

1991- Graduated from Morse High School received diploma

Trainings/Certificate:

Development of Infant

Working with difficult people

Work ethics

Values

Relationships and you

Basic interviewing skills

Working with families in perpetual crisis

Received certificate of appreciation from Federal Prism

Received certificate of excellence

Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Email, PowerPoint Presentation

Experience working with multicultural backgrounds

Teaching

Working with low - income families

Certified Phlebotomist

Volunteer experience- American Cancer Society

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