Tawanna Smith
3805 Swann Rd
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with Full Citizenship of Maryland, skilled in compassionate caregiving and client documentation. Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities through personalized care plans and effective behavior redirection. Proven ability to foster collaboration among teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while promoting independence and engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Full Citizenship of Maryland
Hyattsville, MD
01.2024 - 01.2027
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual needs.
- Monitored behavioral patterns and provided feedback to improve patient engagement and social skills.
- Trained new staff on best practices for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Maintained detailed documentation of care activities and incidents to comply with regulatory standards and enhance communication.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Childcare Assistant
Klub Kid
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
- Supported classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Monitored children's progress and communicated updates to parents and guardians.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance lesson plans and educational strategies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within childcare settings.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in child development practices.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Prince George County Md
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated daily educational activities, promoting cognitive and social development in children.
- Assisted lead teachers in classroom management, ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance student engagement.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing support to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
It Works Learning
Baltimore, MD05.2026
High School Diploma -
Erasmus Hall
Brooklyn, NY06.1988
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- ADL support
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Full Citizenship of Maryland
01.2024 - 01.2027
Childcare Assistant
Klub Kid
08.2023 - 08.2024
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Prince George’s County Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
It Works Learning
High School Diploma -
Erasmus Hall