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KARIANA HARRIS

Ypsilanti,Michigan

Summary

Motivated and resilient professional with advanced academic training seeking to pivot into human services. Experience while pursuing a medical doctoral program has developed critical analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, which are poised to be applied in a new context. Passionate about leveraging a unique background to contribute effectively to taking part in initiatives that support and uplift minority voices.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

PRIVATE HOMES
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2020 - Current
  • Physically and verbally interacted with children to promote mental and emotional development.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
  • Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child's health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Dental Assistant

Wolverine Family Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.

Audiological Care

CURE Clinic
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Performed audiological care specifically within homeless populations in Chicago.

Teacher's Assistant

ALAINA'S CHILDREN'S CENTER
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Supervised and cared for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Improved behavior by employing positive management strategies.
  • Recorded behavior, food and medication dispensing information.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Assisted childcare team members in task completion and classroom management.
  • Maintained a developmentally appropriate environment.
  • Provide positive mentorship, including social and emotional skills development through behavior and speech activities.
  • Participated in professional development learning opportunities to increase knowledge.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities and lessons.

Swim Instructor

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
Ann Arbor, MI
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Coordinated and taught swimming lessons to children aged 4 months to 12 years.
  • Developed routines to avoid injuries, maximize effort and facilitate children's attainment of personal swim goals.
  • Created individual swim routines based on child's individuality (needs, strengths, ability level, etc.).
  • Taught students with a range of diagnoses in both private and group swim lessons.
  • Monitored participants to correct form, enhance safety and improve results.
  • Communicated efficiently and effectively with a range of families, resulting in lasting relationships, and expedited swim progression.
  • Received lifeguard and CPR certification (expired).

Education

DOCTORATE OF AUDIOLOGY -

Rush University
Chicago, IL
04.2024

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Family Sociology

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2022

Skills

  • Educational support
  • Superior communication skills
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Activity and event Planning
  • Advocacy
  • Confidentiality
  • Friendly
  • Reliable
  • People-oriented
  • Cultural competence
  • Team collaboration
  • Resource networking
  • Epic Systems

Volunteer Experience

  • RU Back to School Fair, Chicago, Illinois, 08/2023, Hearing screenings (pediatric, adult, and geriatric), Counseling
  • CURE Clinic, Chicago, Illinois, 07/2023, 03/2024, Supervised Audiological care specifically within homeless populations in Chicago

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Wolverine Family Dentistry
12.2024 - 05.2025

Audiological Care

CURE Clinic
07.2023 - 03.2024

Nanny

PRIVATE HOMES
04.2020 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

ALAINA'S CHILDREN'S CENTER
11.2018 - 03.2020

Swim Instructor

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL
03.2018 - 11.2018

DOCTORATE OF AUDIOLOGY -

Rush University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Family Sociology

Eastern Michigan University

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