Portia Everett

Portia Everett is an experienced professional with a strong background in child development and support services. Currently serving as a Direct Support Professional at Fern Park Development Center since April 2020, Portia has also held roles as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at HERMAN & ASSOCIATES and First Steps Pediatric Therapy Specialists since February 2020, and a Certified Nursing Assistant at Flourish in Place since August 2019. With prior experience as a Head Start teacher and teacher at Child Development Service, Portia has effectively managed student behavior and provided instructional modifications for children with special needs. Additional experience includes substantial childcare and residential support roles, focusing on the empowerment and care of individuals with sensory impairments and developmental disabilities. Portia holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Santa Fe College and has furthered education at Keiser University.