Deanna Walker
Garner
Summary
Compassionate professional with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, focused on mental health, youth development, and the foster care system. Committed to empowering individuals and families by facilitating access to resources and building resilience. Demonstrated ability to foster trusting relationships with youth and families. Seeking opportunities to apply skills in social services while enhancing knowledge of clinical mental health and community support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supportive Visitation Transporter
Eckerd Connects
Daytona Beach, FL
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Inspected vehicles for safety compliance and performed minor repairs.
- Ensured safe transportation of children for family visitations.
- Applied motivational interviewing skills to identify and address risk factors for child abuse and neglect.
Youth Care Worker
Kids Above All
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained daily schedule of youth, which included doctors' appointments, court dates, and school calendar.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Documented child progress and reported significant behavioral changes to inform treatment plans.
- Worked with a care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Helped youth that have experienced mental, physical, and sexual abuse.
- Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
- Supported youth who experienced mental, physical, and sexual abuse by providing a safe space for healing.
- Handed out medication to clients at designated times.
- Established strong connections with clients to foster trust and communication.
Family Nanny
Care.com Inc
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Planned recreational activities to promote physical development and engage children in stimulating exercises.
- Regulated children's schedules to ensure balance between rest, learning, and play.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Ensured safe travel for children to various destinations. to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play dates.
- Fostered lasting relationships with families through open communication and consistent positive feedback.
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Homeless Youth Shelter Monitor
Mercy Ministries
Patchogue, NY
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Executed light housekeeping and organization to ensure a safe, clean environment for clients.
- Advised clients on life choices to support positive outcomes and personal growth.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground, and building relationships.
- Performed light housekeeping and organization to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Facilitated resolution of interpersonal conflicts by actively listening, identifying common ground, and fostering relationships.
- Cared for children by engaging them in educational and recreational activities.
Camp Counselor
Royal Family Kids Camp
Ocala, FL
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports, games, and field trips, fostering creativity and teamwork in a safe environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities with other counselors, enhancing camper participation and collaboration.
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
- Promoted fun, safe, and inclusive environment by monitoring activities of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keiser University
Daytona Beach, FL04-2026
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Safety Assessment
- Transportation logistics
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Supportive Visitation Transporter
Eckerd Connects
06.2024 - 06.2026
Youth Care Worker
Kids Above All
11.2021 - 06.2023
Family Nanny
Care.com Inc
09.2019 - 11.2021
Homeless Youth Shelter Monitor
Mercy Ministries
06.2016 - 10.2018
Camp Counselor
Royal Family Kids Camp
08.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keiser University