- Team Sports
- Gym Workouts
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Advocacy Campaigns
Dorien Malik Youngblood
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dedicated Health and Physical Education teacher with experience in student teaching, specializing in engaging lesson design, classroom management, and promoting lifelong wellness. Skilled in creating structured, active learning environments that encourage student participation and positive behavior. Committed to helping students develop healthy habits, physical fitness, and personal responsibility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Springs Elementary
Lexington, KY
- Assists in the coordination and distribution of after school snacks.
- Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Direct group activities of students as assigned.
- Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with homework as necessary.
- Maintains order and procedures during all activities; e.g. classroom, gym, playground, etc.
Student Teacher
University of Kentucky
Lexington Ky
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to enhance student understanding of subject material.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with supervising teachers to assess student progress and adapt instructional methods.
- Utilized educational technology tools to engage students and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Coordinated classroom activities and projects, promoting teamwork and active participation among students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
- Engaged in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies and stay current with educational trends.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Team Lead
Picadome Elementary All-Stars
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Assists in the coordination and distribution of after school snacks.
- Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Direct group activities of students as assigned.
- Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with homework as necessary.
- Maintains order and procedures during all activities; e.g. classroom, gym, playground, etc.
Food Service Worker
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
Lexington, KY
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilize the tray ticket and the color-coding dot system.
- Service meal trays prior to dispatching food carts to the meal service area.
- Deliver and retrieve meal carts to and from meal service areas.
- Use computer labels to deliver between meal nourishments, tube feeding and bulk nourishments per established policy and procedures.
- Maintain established food temperatures and food service safety and sanitation standards by using proper utensils and gloves to ensure safe handling of foods.
- Prepare and portion assigned food items prior to meal service.
- Ensure the tray line is set up correctly and timely according to established policies and procedures.
- Set up and operate a dishwasher, pot & pan machine, and pulper extractor.
- Perform heavy duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
Counselor
Bluegrass Christian Camp
Lexington, KY
06.2014 - 07.2021
- Lead youth activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and swimming.
- Working in the dining lodge performing such tasks as maintaining food service safety and sanitation standards by using proper utensils and gloves to ensure safe handling, setting up to serve the kid’s and afterwards collecting all dishes, pots and pans, and serving utensils.
- Dish room loading dishes into the machine and pulling clean dishes from the dish machine and afterwards sweeping and mopping the dish room for the next meal. I remove trash and place items in the appropriate dumpster.
Food Service Worker
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Lexington, KY
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Utilize the tray ticket and the color-coding dot system.
- Service meal trays prior to dispatching food carts to the meal service area.
- Deliver and retrieve meal carts to and from meal service areas.
- Use computer labels to deliver between meal nourishments, tube feeding and bulk nourishments per established policy and procedures.
- Maintain established food temperatures and food service safety and sanitation standards by using proper utensils and gloves to ensure safe handling of foods.
- Prepare and portion assigned food items prior to meal service.
- Ensure the tray line is set up correctly and timely according to established policies and procedures.
- Set up and operate a dishwasher, pot & pan machine, and pulper extractor.
- Perform heavy duty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areas.
Education
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY12-2023
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYBachelor of Science - Education, Kinesiology and Health Promotion
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY05-2020
Skills
- Accurate Cash handling
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Proficient in Google Drive
- Medical Terminology
- Leadership Experience
- Team work
- Flexibility
- Google Certification
- CPR Certified
- Time management
- Positive engagement
- Child supervision
- Creative and energetic
- Creative mindset
Interests
Timeline
Student Teacher
University of Kentucky
01.2026 - Current
Food Service Worker
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
Team Lead
Picadome Elementary All-Stars
08.2021 - 05.2024
Food Service Worker
Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2021
Counselor
Bluegrass Christian Camp
06.2014 - 07.2021
Garden Springs Elementary
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University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Education, Kinesiology and Health Promotion
University of Kentucky
High School Diploma - undefined
Bryan Station High School
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Bluegrass Community And Technical College