Shanika Diggs, a in Newark, NJ 07106

  • Contact Phone 862-368-2254
  • Objective Seeking to make a difference in children and families lives.
  • Experience

    INTERNSHIP

    NJCDC Paterson Family Center - Paterson, NJ – Family and Child Studies Intern

    Spring 2017

    Updated the health records, allergy plans, and created online attendance logs for 105 pre-school children.

    Attended weekly health and student readiness trainings.

    Shadowed lead teachers in encouraging children to use their words and problem solving skills.

    Trained in administering Epi Pen.

    Looked over Family Workers in providing support to meet children’s needs.

     

    VOLUNTEER WORK

    The Salvation Army - East Orange, NJ – Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteer

    November 23, 2016

    Volunteered as a server the day before thanksgiving to help feed those in need of a meal.

    Discussed the ups and downs to nonprofits organizations.

    Interviewed guests and employees of The Salvation Army to get a well rounded feeling of what it’s like to work there and how it makes people feel to be there.

    University High School – Newark, New Jersey - Assisting Guidance Counselor

    September 2015- January 2016

    Provided clerical and personal assistance to counselors to provide through scheduling, support, feedback, and beneficial referrals.

    Managed and set up a college fair with over 20 different Universities.

    Able to give 100 high school seniors the opportunity of an on-site admission with one of their top five colleges they have applied to.

     

    PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

    Popeye’s Sunket Chicken - East Orange, NJ – Union, NJ – Shift Leader                                                    

    September 2014- October 2016

    Oversaw 5-6 crew members in customer service

    Completed daily money deposits, inventory, and product shipments.

    Obtained my Save Serve in food handling

    Responsible for the daily opening or closing of the store.  

    Kids Corporation - Newark, NJ – Teachers Assistant

    Summer 2014 and 2015

    Surprised and lead 25 anxious rising third graders through their daily Newark Public School’s activities.  

    Lead an afterschool dance class. 

    Supervised weekly class trips.

  • Rate Range
  • School Montclair State University
  • Major Family and Child Studies con. Family Services