Somalia Levenston
The Bottom,Dutch Caribbean
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to contribution to the community. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Adaptive HardworkingFlexible Dedicated Languages: Self MotivatedEnglish (Fluent) Critical ThinkerDutch (Basic) CreativePapiamento (Basic)
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
Urbandale, Iowa
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Understood autism spectrum disorder, associated behaviors, and optimum treatments.
- Reviewed data and progress reports with management and specialists to strategize program improvements.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports, and program updates.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Saint Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
West Des Moines, IA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERN AT DMACC
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Engaged in direct interaction and instruction with children in department's implementation of pre-K curriculum and early learning standards
- Completed recordkeeping tasks at teacher's discretion
- Assisted teacher in setup and maintenance of classroom and cleaned materials to maintain hygienic environment.
PERSONAL BABYSITTER
Family Friends And Neighbors
Saba, Dutch Caribbean
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Saba Medical School
Saba, Dutch Caribbean
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
FRONT DESK ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (Dutch Government)
Saba, Dutch Caribbean
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization
- Handled office supply orders and inventorying
- Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
HOUSEKEEPING
Family Friends And Neighbors
Saba, Dutch Caribbean
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
INTERN AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Sacred Heart School
Saba, Dutch Caribbean
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress
- Assessed student's abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
INTERN AT SABA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Saba Conservation Foundation
Saba, Dutch Caribbean
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of junior rangers/snorkel club
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Des Moines, IA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IASome College (No Degree) -
University of Saint Maarten
Saint Maarten, Caribbean IslandEarly Childhood Education -
Steden Hogeschool
The NetherlandsSome College (No Degree) - Tourism
SBO Ban Bria
Curacao, Caribbean IslandHigh School Diploma -
Saba Comprehensive School
Saba, Dutch CaribbeanElementary Education -
Sacred Heart School
Saba, Dutch CaribbeanSkills
- Adaptive
- Hardworking
- Flexible
- Dedicated
- Self Motivated
- Critical Thinker
- Creative
- Special Needs Support
- Special Education
- Observational skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Skills Development
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Child Safety Procedures
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Activity Planning
- Calm and patient
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Bilingual in (Basic Dutch and Papiamentu)
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Dutch, Basic
- Papiamento, Basic
Timeline
Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
06.2023 - 03.2024
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Saint Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
08.2019 - 08.2020
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERN AT DMACC
Des Moines Area Community College
06.2019 - 07.2019
PERSONAL BABYSITTER
Family Friends And Neighbors
01.2014 - 12.2016
MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Saba Medical School
01.2010 - 12.2013
FRONT DESK ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (Dutch Government)
01.2010 - 12.2013
INTERN AT SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Sacred Heart School
08.2009 - 07.2010
HOUSEKEEPING
Family Friends And Neighbors
01.2009 - 12.2010
INTERN AT SABA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Saba Conservation Foundation
07.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Upper Iowa University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Saint Maarten
Early Childhood Education -
Steden Hogeschool
Some College (No Degree) - Tourism
SBO Ban Bria
High School Diploma -
Saba Comprehensive School
Elementary Education -
Sacred Heart School
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