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Miniratu Samura

Germantown

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Community Options Inc, skilled in behavior redirection and client support. Enhanced client wellness through effective crisis intervention and meticulous documentation of progress. Committed to fostering safe environments and building strong relationships, ensuring optimal care and support for individuals with diverse needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Directo Support Professional

Community Options Inc
04.2018 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Direct Support Professional

Community Service for Adult and Autistic Children
06.2017 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Teacher

United Methodist Memorial Home
09.2000 - 05.2014
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Health

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
05-2025

GED -

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
12-2023

High School Diploma -

Birch Memorial Secondary School
Makeni Sierra Leone
06-2006

Associate of Arts - Home Economics

Northern Polytechnic Communiuty College
Makeni Sierra Leo Ne
07-2004

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
  • Mental Health First Aid USA certification – National Council for Behavioral Health.
  • Maryland Driver's License
  • CPR/AED Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
Temne
Full Professional
Limba
Full Professional
Krio
Full Professional

Timeline

Directo Support Professional

Community Options Inc
04.2018 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Community Service for Adult and Autistic Children
06.2017 - Current

Teacher

United Methodist Memorial Home
09.2000 - 05.2014

Associate of Arts - Behavioral Health

Montgomery College

GED -

Montgomery College

High School Diploma -

Birch Memorial Secondary School

Associate of Arts - Home Economics

Northern Polytechnic Communiuty College

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