Adia Mitchell
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in psychology and developmental support, focused on creating nurturing environments that promote growth and independence for individuals across the lifespan. Expertise in implementing individualized strategies and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and families to enhance well-being and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Home Health Aide / Caregiver
BrightStar Care
Sacramento, CA
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities (ADLs) like bathing and dressing, using task-grading techniques to maximize their functional independence safely.
- Executed safe patient transfers and ambulation support using gait belts and Hoyer lifts, maintaining strict compliance with safety and fall-prevention protocols.
- Provided cognitive cueing and tracked daily health status, reporting vital signs and behavioral changes to the supervising Registered Nurse (RN).
Child Development Specialist I
County of Sacramento (DCFAS)
Sacramento, CA
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Supervised children in child development center, ensuring adherence to state regulations.
- Delivered care and instruction to promote holistic child development.
- Fostered nurturing environment that supported emotional well-being and reduced challenging behaviors.
Behavior Support Assistant
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Rancho Cordova, California
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized behavior support plans to enhance learning environments.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering engagement and participation.
- Collaborated with special education staff to address diverse learning needs effectively.
- Facilitated small group sessions that promoted social skills and emotional regulation among students.
School Paraprofessional
Procare Therapy
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisting students in achieving academic success
- Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
- Personal care
- Social integration
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare (Home Based)
Sacramento, CA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Collected and recorded data to support individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted with training for parents and caregivers according to behavior reduction protocols.
- Effectively communicated client progress to parents and caregivers as directed by supervising clinician.
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Services (School based)
Sacramento, CA
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with schools to provide tailored behavioral and educational support for students with disabilities, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Facilitated behavioral services in alignment with teacher and professional strategies, enhancing student engagement and progress.
- Interpreted school documents (IEP, BIP, FBA) to inform and optimize individual service delivery.
- Provided 1:1 aide and general classroom support tailored to individual needs.
Education
B.A. - Child and Adolescent Development (Social and Community Settings)
California State University
Sacramento, CASkills
- Data collection
- Communication
- Organization
- Positive Attitude
- De-escalation
- Collaboration
- Creativity, Research,
- Emotional Intelligence
- Ability to multitask
- Technology
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity
- Positive Attitude
- Activity monitoring
- Personal care assistance
Certification
TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Sutter Children’s Center, Child Life Volunteer, Sacramento, CA, 03/2023- 05/2023
Child Life Program
- Incorporated play at different developmental stages
- Formulated play sessions to meet a child’s needs
- Learned how to change course between changes in social/emotional situations
- Independent play as well as a group setting
- Interacting with children ages 0-18 and their families in the hospital setting
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities and support
Timeline
In-Home Health Aide / Caregiver
BrightStar Care
06.2026 - Current
Child Development Specialist I
County of Sacramento (DCFAS)
01.2025 - 05.2026
Behavior Support Assistant
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
10.2024 - 02.2025
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare (Home Based)
09.2023 - 03.2024
School Paraprofessional
Procare Therapy
08.2023 - 10.2024
Behavior Technician
Maxim Healthcare Services (School based)
03.2021 - 06.2023
B.A. - Child and Adolescent Development (Social and Community Settings)
California State University