Diana Bender
Director of Young Wonders at YWCA McLean County- Claim this Profile
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Eric G.
It is with great pleasure I write a positive recommendation for Diana. Diana is one of my team members I supervised, coached, and worked alongside one another to support 450 residents in the tallest residence hall structure between Chicago and St. Louis. We have worked together for over 6 months. I have been a hall coordinator for four years when writing this message and Diana has been a RA that demonstrates high character, intentional work, and is an advocate for her residents. Diana contributes to our team through coaching new team members, investing in our team dynamic, and giving authentic feedback on the work environment in a professional fashion. Diana is an incoming professional or graduate paraprofessional and she will succeed through her daily work and striving to be her best. She is open to feedback, supervision, and what areas of growth she is developing. Diana is easy to work with because she works hard and cares! Any organization would be blessed to have her.
Eric G.
It is with great pleasure I write a positive recommendation for Diana. Diana is one of my team members I supervised, coached, and worked alongside one another to support 450 residents in the tallest residence hall structure between Chicago and St. Louis. We have worked together for over 6 months. I have been a hall coordinator for four years when writing this message and Diana has been a RA that demonstrates high character, intentional work, and is an advocate for her residents. Diana contributes to our team through coaching new team members, investing in our team dynamic, and giving authentic feedback on the work environment in a professional fashion. Diana is an incoming professional or graduate paraprofessional and she will succeed through her daily work and striving to be her best. She is open to feedback, supervision, and what areas of growth she is developing. Diana is easy to work with because she works hard and cares! Any organization would be blessed to have her.
Eric G.
It is with great pleasure I write a positive recommendation for Diana. Diana is one of my team members I supervised, coached, and worked alongside one another to support 450 residents in the tallest residence hall structure between Chicago and St. Louis. We have worked together for over 6 months. I have been a hall coordinator for four years when writing this message and Diana has been a RA that demonstrates high character, intentional work, and is an advocate for her residents. Diana contributes to our team through coaching new team members, investing in our team dynamic, and giving authentic feedback on the work environment in a professional fashion. Diana is an incoming professional or graduate paraprofessional and she will succeed through her daily work and striving to be her best. She is open to feedback, supervision, and what areas of growth she is developing. Diana is easy to work with because she works hard and cares! Any organization would be blessed to have her.
Eric G.
It is with great pleasure I write a positive recommendation for Diana. Diana is one of my team members I supervised, coached, and worked alongside one another to support 450 residents in the tallest residence hall structure between Chicago and St. Louis. We have worked together for over 6 months. I have been a hall coordinator for four years when writing this message and Diana has been a RA that demonstrates high character, intentional work, and is an advocate for her residents. Diana contributes to our team through coaching new team members, investing in our team dynamic, and giving authentic feedback on the work environment in a professional fashion. Diana is an incoming professional or graduate paraprofessional and she will succeed through her daily work and striving to be her best. She is open to feedback, supervision, and what areas of growth she is developing. Diana is easy to work with because she works hard and cares! Any organization would be blessed to have her.
Credentials
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Child Welfare Worker (Child Welfare Agency)
Illinois Department of Children and Family ServicesMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart AssociationNov, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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YWCA McLean County
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Young Wonders
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Director of Youth Development
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May 2022 - Jun 2023
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The Center for Youth and Family Solutions
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intact Family Caseworker
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Worked with at risk families providing intensive in-home case management to the family to ensure the child(ren) safety and well-being. Utilized department software systems to enter case notes, screenings, integrated assessments, and court reports. Worked with at risk families providing intensive in-home case management to the family to ensure the child(ren) safety and well-being. Utilized department software systems to enter case notes, screenings, integrated assessments, and court reports.
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Lead Teacher/Youth Development/Special Needs
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Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.Work with teacher assistants to create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students.Maintain a healthy and safe environment.Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.
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Assitant Teacher
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
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Case Manager Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Reintegration Services for formerly incarcerated women through case management, job coaching, mentorship, and connecting them to local resources and agencies. Reintegration Services for formerly incarcerated women through case management, job coaching, mentorship, and connecting them to local resources and agencies.
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Illinois State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Service Desk Manager
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2019
In-house service and support of daily operations to residential community Key and mail package data entry & inventoryCommunication liaison between faculty, professional staff, and resident assistants in the residence halls
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MASAI Mentor
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Jul 2018 - May 2019
The Mentoring, Academics, Scholarship, and Achievement Initiative (MASAI) is a mentoring program that is focused on the retention of first-year underrepresented and first-generation students. The MASAI program will partner incoming first-year Noble students with a current student who will serve as their MASAI mentor to facilitate a successful transition into the University community.
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Resident Assistant
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Jan 2018 - May 2019
Implement and enforce all University and Housing policiesDevelop a positive living environment designed to link community, faculty, and residents, often resolving conflictMarket/Plan/Lead student centered hall programs to promote social, education, diversity, & health
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Service Area Cordinator Assistant
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Sep 2017 - May 2018
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United Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
During this 10 week internship myself and fellow interns explored and worked in various customer relations throughout United at Ohare. We were skilled by customer service training, tours of local operations centers, discussions with captains in the chief pilot’s office and internal departments, and assisting at gate sides and customer service desks. During this 10 week internship myself and fellow interns explored and worked in various customer relations throughout United at Ohare. We were skilled by customer service training, tours of local operations centers, discussions with captains in the chief pilot’s office and internal departments, and assisting at gate sides and customer service desks.
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The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Court Clerk
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
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Jewel-Osco
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Produce Clerk
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
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MC Sports
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United States
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Feb 2017 - May 2017
Sales associate during the store closing season. Responsibilities included serving as a sales floor team mate, back room inventory, and making the team members schedules biweekly. Sales associate during the store closing season. Responsibilities included serving as a sales floor team mate, back room inventory, and making the team members schedules biweekly.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Criminal Justice and Corrections
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