Experience

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  Civic Works

  • Service Coordinator

    • Sep 2018 - Present

    Nicole works as a service coordinator connecting older adults to community services and supportive services. She also interacts with residents in an independently living senior building by facilitating wellness and educational programs and workshops for residents and their families.

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  The Maryland School for the Blind

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Child and Youth Care Specialist

    • Jan 2014 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    • Initiates and plans student development activities in residential services.• Provides direct care to students by teaching daily living and leisure time use skills.• Implements instructional plans and activities as designated by the teacher and reinforcement of engagement.• Uses appropriate teaching aids and technologies to promote student access and learning. • Recognizes the role of collaborative planning services and supports effectiveness by contributing to discussions when appropriate.• Demonstrates patience while working with students, motivating active engagement and encouraging task completion. This includes employing motivational techniques and strategies, implementing behavior plans, redirecting and monitoring learning behaviors and supporting student independence/resiliency.