Amanda Brown
Franklinton
Summary
Motivated Social Worker and Early Childhood Educator with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients, and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Infant /Lead Toddler Teacher
Wakefield Creative School
09.2021 - Current
- As a lead teacher, I create monthly lesson plans based on the children's individual development
- Communicate daily with parents, do educational milestone reports for each child, care and nurture the children, learn each individual schedule, and for the infants try to get them transitioned to a toddler schedule for when they turn a year old.
Social Work Practicum Student
YouthFirst NC
08.2022 - 12.2023
- At YouthFirst I received hands on training throughout the three semesters I completed my practicum.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately identify clients'' needs and develop appropriate interventions.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained accurate records and case notes, adhering to professional standards and confidentiality guidelines.
- The main population served were at risk youth.
- We developed intake and discharge paperwork, created treatment plans, used behavioral assessments and helped the youth get on a more successful path.
Nanny
Select Sitters, Care.com, My Girl Friday
01.2018 - 09.2021
- I have previously nannied for multiple families
- I can provide more in-depth information on each position if needed
- I worked with children from a month old - teenagers.
- I nannied an 8-month-old who had cleft lip and I fed through a g-tube. This family also had a 2-year-old with autism and down syndrome.
- I worked with a 15-year-old with high-functioning autism and a 20-year-old with low-functioning autism
- I communicated with the children at age-appropriate and developmental- appropriate levels.
- I encouraged and promoted good eating habits, worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs and redirection to promote positive behavior and I also balanced playtime and screen time to support the development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Lead Two's Teacher
Children's Academy
06.2015 - 06.2018
- As the lead two's teacher, I worked on enhancing the student's understanding of rules, safety, and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them
- I worked on potty training for each child
- Created weekly lesson plans based on the children's developmental needs
- I also promoted exercise and good healthy eating habits.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC12.2019
Associate of Arts -
Louisburg College
12.2017
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Child Advocate
- Time-Management
- Responsible
- Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Curriculum Planning
- Case Management
- Teamwork
- Self-care
- Child-Centered Approach
- Observation and Assessment
- Patience and Empathy
Certification
- Child Welfare Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- SIDS Certified
Licenses
- LCSWA
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
YouthFirst NC
08.2022 - 12.2023
Lead Infant /Lead Toddler Teacher
Wakefield Creative School
09.2021 - Current
Nanny
Select Sitters, Care.com, My Girl Friday
01.2018 - 09.2021
Lead Two's Teacher
Children's Academy
06.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Associate of Arts -
Louisburg College
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Wake Technical Community College
- Child Welfare Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- SIDS Certified
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