Aderayo Jimba
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional transitioning from education to healthcare, bringing a strong background in working with individuals of diverse communication abilities, including both verbal and non-verbal individuals. Highly skilled in creating supportive, inclusive environments and quickly building rapport with patients, colleagues, and teams. Known for being easy to train, receptive to feedback, and able to seamlessly adjust to new roles and responsibilities. A quick learner with a strong work ethic, committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in any healthcare setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the transition planning process for students transitioning from one educational setting to another.
- Integrated evidence-based instructional practices into daily instruction activities.
- Promoted social and emotional development through modeling positive behaviors.
- Monitored students' progress towards meeting goals set out by their IEPs.
- Created individualized lesson plans to meet the needs of each student's learning style.
- Established effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
- Kept accurate reports, records and files on individual students
Youth Development Leader
Extend-A-Care YMCA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed needs of underserved communities through surveys and interviews with stakeholders.
- Promoted awareness of our organization's mission and vision through public speaking engagements at events or conferences.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure successful program implementation. Child care provider for kids ages 4-13.
- Provided activities for variety of kids while maintaining 18 to 1 ratio
- Provided individualized instruction to enhance the learning experience of each participant.
- Monitored progress of participants to ensure they are reaching goals set forth in their individual plans
- Implemented behavior management strategies when needed for conflict resolution among participants.
Intern
Live Oak Living Community
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems.
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects.
- Worked with individuals living with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
- Provided support as a direct support professional.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2023
Skills
- Job readiness training
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Data collection
- Skills development
- Personal hygiene support
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- MS office proficient
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling proficiency
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- March 2025
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Alief Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Youth Development Leader
Extend-A-Care YMCA
01.2023 - 07.2023
Intern
Live Oak Living Community
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas State University
Similar Profiles
Martha HigginsMartha Higgins
Elementary Music Specialist at Alief Independent School DistrictElementary Music Specialist at Alief Independent School District
Ronnetta G. MoseleyRonnetta G. Moseley
Assistant Principal at Alief Independent School DistrictAssistant Principal at Alief Independent School District
Jonathan De LeonJonathan De Leon
School Custodian at Alief Independent School DistrictSchool Custodian at Alief Independent School District