Isaiah McDaniels
Health Technician
Chula Vista,California
Summary
Reliable worker with skills in leadership, commitment, behavioral support, and managing intakes. Expert at leading and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on community projects throughout history of academic excellence. Dedicated to working until projects are completed and meeting highest standards. Looking for a long-term position with room for growth.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with various disabilities, fostering academic growth and independence.
- Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Supported classroom management, maintaining a safe and positive environment that promoted inclusion and respect among students.
- Provided supervision during lunchtime or recess periods as needed while ensuring the safety and well-being of all children present at those times.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of field trips or special events catered to the unique needs of special education students.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Health Technician
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced patient trust and comfort by maintaining clean and organized treatment area.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process to reduce wait times and improve overall clinic workflow.
- Reduced risks of cross-contamination by rigorously adhering to sterilization procedures for medical instruments.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult health situations, promoting trust and rapport building with the healthcare team.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure operational efficiency and safety in patient care environments.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately collecting and analyzing health data.
- Educated patients on self-care management strategies for chronic conditions or post-surgical recovery periods.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of patient information handling and storage processes.
- Assessed patient vital signs regularly, alerting appropriate staff members of any abnormalities or concerning changes.
Autism Behavior Interventionist
Verbal Behavior Associates
Poway, CA
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate client treatments.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Mental Health Technician (Unit Manager)
Boys And Girls Home And Family Services
Sioux City, IA
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or medical professionals.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Staffed 12-15 clients per unit
- As Shift Coordinator organizing, orchestrating, and communicating weekly shift schedules with co-workers to promote efficient transition of shifts
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Leveraged professional expertise in behavioral management techniques to minimize disruptions within the therapeutic environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques effectively, reducing instances of patient agitation.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing valuable insights for patient care planning.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals to improve care coordination.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring safety of all involved.
- Provided emotional support to patients, helping them cope with mental health challenges.
- Guided patients in development of coping strategies, improving their ability to manage symptoms.
- Documented patient progress comprehensively, enabling tailored treatment adjustments.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety protocols, maintaining safe environment for patients and staff.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts between patients, family members, and community support services to ensure a smooth transition.
Sales Representative
ClearHome Solutions
Vermillion, SD
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Completed customer contracts and warranties as part of administrative aspects of sales.
- Fostered relationships with customers using rapport and informative sheets bolstering future sales opportunities.
Cook
Dakota Brick House
Vermillion, SD
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
- Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Stadium Sales
Sea World San Diego
San Diego, CA
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Stock trays and sells merchandise to guests in stadium setting
- Sells "glow" merchandise in various areas of the park during summer nights
- Enthusiastically represents Sea World by displaying positive attitudes, high level of energy, and commitment to quality
- Trusted to accept payment and distributes change as needed
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
Merchandise Photo Sales Clerk
Sea World San Diego
San Diego, CA
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Engage in selling digital photographs to customers after Sky Ride
- Having ability to work at various photo locations around the park
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of South Dakota
08.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD 08.2021 - 08.2023
Skills
Youth and adolescent development
Mediation and crisis intervention
Group counseling
Student Supervision
Social Skills Development
Classroom support
First Aid Training
Sensory integration
Cash Handling
Strategic Planning
Cash Register Operations
Staff Development
Business Solutions
Customer Service
Certification
First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
Accomplishments
- President of Faith Club Senior Year of High School (2017)
- Co-Founder of Together Loving Clairemont Park Cleanup Event on Earth Day (2017)
- San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team (2017)
- CIF Football State Champion (2017)
- Elected Team Captain (2017)
- Awarded Presidents Award for Academic Excellence (2017)
- Awarded Ryla Rotary Award for Community Service (2017)
- Awarded Semper-Fi Distinguished Athlete Award (2017)
- Headliner for Division 1 football team South Dakota in 24-21 win vs South Dakota State, first win against SDSU in D1 Era and since the year of 2000 (2019)
- Press Conference USD vs SDSU (2019)
- Led Black Lives Matter March organized by Cultural Wellness Coalition Student Organization in Vermillion, SD (2020)
- Participated in NFL Pro Day (2023)
- Signed and played 3 games for Arena Football Team Sioux City (2023)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- University of South Dakota
- Coyote Brotherhood Alumni Group
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work from home optionCareer advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureQuote
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
Colin Powell
Timeline
Substitute Paraeducator, Special Education
San Diego Unified School District
09.2024 - Current
Health Technician
San Diego Unified School District
12.2023 - 09.2024
Autism Behavior Interventionist
Verbal Behavior Associates
07.2023 - 12.2023
Mental Health Technician (Unit Manager)
Boys And Girls Home And Family Services
05.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of South Dakota
08.2021 - 08.2023
Sales Representative
ClearHome Solutions
05.2019 - 07.2019
Cook
Dakota Brick House
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of South Dakota
08.2017 - 08.2021
Stadium Sales
Sea World San Diego
04.2016 - 10.2016
Merchandise Photo Sales Clerk
Sea World San Diego
06.2015 - 08.2015