Ashtyn Watkins
Pinson
Summary
I am a dedicated professional specializing in mental health and early childhood development. Leverages strong observational skills to monitor patient behavior and implement effective behavior management techniques. Committed to providing emotional support and guidance, ensuring safe environments while collaborating to achieve optimal patient care outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little House For Little People Development Center
Bessemer
08.2022 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas for improvement, enhancing children's social skills and development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Mental Health Technician
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
Birmingham
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
- Ensured client safety through vigilant observation and monitoring during shift hours, fostering a secure environment.
- Monitored patient behavior, communicating significant changes to healthcare team to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care, promoting comfort and dignity.
Mental Health Technician
Alabama Clinical Schools
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create a safe environment for patients and medical personnel.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create a safe and supportive environment.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Escorted patients from the unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain the standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05-2025
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Language development
- Social skills development
- Developmental assessments
- Behavioral intervention
- Activity planning
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management experience
- Creative lesson plans
- Behavior management
- Daycare management
- Social skill building
- Special needs support
- Patient monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support
- Therapeutic communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Daycare management
- Health and safety
- Afterschool program leadership
- Student counseling
- Daycare management
- Active listening
- Student counseling
- Self-care education
Timeline
Mental Health Technician
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
08.2024 - 11.2025
Mental Health Technician
Alabama Clinical Schools
08.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Preschool Teacher
Little House For Little People Development Center
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Social Sciences
T.A. Lawson State Community College