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Jaeya Ellison

Cedar City,UT

Summary

Compassionate professional dedicated to supporting children facing challenges. Seeking to expand skills and make valuable contributions to the team. Known for being driven, reliable, adaptable, methodical, open to feedback, and hardworking.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Giver

State of Utah
09.2022 - Current
  • Mentor a teen-aged boy with special needs to learn independence and daily life skills
  • Ensure healthy lifestyle by taking student on walks and participating in physical activities
  • Implemented engaging activities that stimulated cognitive function and encouraged social interaction among clients.
  • Facilitated open communication between clients, families, to ensure seamless coordination of care services.

Practicum Student

SUU Preschool
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Observed teachers and engaged with students during playtime.
  • Learned teaching techniques through observation and play.
  • Observed teaching strategies, interacted with students, and practiced teaching skills.

Sales Associate

TJMAXX
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Customer service professional, team leader in promotional initiatives
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Discovery Clubhouse, Intern

Discovery Clubhouse
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Gained hands-on experience working with children in a childcare setting.
  • Supported staff in planning and executing various activities for children.
  • Observed and assisted in the infant rooms, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Applied learned concepts by engaging directly with children and staff.


TRIO Student Support Services Mentor

Southern Utah University
09.2022 - 04.2024
  • Directed students to available resources including: financial, mental, tutoring
  • Mentor students through stressful situations and how to overcome them
  • Communicate with students to support healthy relationships and social skills including listening to faculty and participating in university social activities
  • Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.

Peer Tutor

Cedar High School
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Worked with high school students with special needs to be successful in school
  • Tutored students with homework and constructively challenged them with mental tasks
  • Developed healthy relationships and social skills including communication with teachers and participating in social activities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Family Life And Human Development

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Cedar City High School
Cedar City, UT
05.2020

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Autism support
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Customer Service
  • Communication skills
  • Child Care Development

Timeline

Practicum Student

SUU Preschool
01.2025 - 04.2025

Discovery Clubhouse, Intern

Discovery Clubhouse
05.2024 - 08.2024

Respite Care Giver

State of Utah
09.2022 - Current

TRIO Student Support Services Mentor

Southern Utah University
09.2022 - 04.2024

Sales Associate

TJMAXX
06.2022 - 09.2024

Peer Tutor

Cedar High School
08.2018 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Family Life And Human Development

Southern Utah University

High School Diploma -

Cedar City High School

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