Kayla Horne
Fairlawn,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Teacher
Connections Early Learning Center
Bridgewater, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Associate Teacher
Friendship House
Bridgewater, VA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
Elderly Caregiver
PPL
Hiwassee, VA
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the family.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Administered medications according to physician and employers instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County High School
Pulaski, VA06.2021
Associate of Science - STEM
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
Pulaski, VA05.2021
Skills
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Effective Discipline Measures
- Emotionally Supportive
- Collaboration
- Educational Opportunities
- Well Control
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Understanding of medical laws
- Microsoft Office
- Telephone Etiquette
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Workflow Optimization
- Oral communication
- Activity Planning
Accomplishments
I interned in a kindergarten classroom and was able to teach the children, do morning calendar, and take them to bathroom breaks.
Affiliations
- mom to a beautiful boy
- took a CNA course at New River Community College but was not able to take the tests because of the birth of my son
- was a teen leader at 4-H Camp for 3 years
- strong desire to help people
- strong desire to obtain my CCMA
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
PPL
01.2023 - 07.2023
Associate Teacher
Connections Early Learning Center
09.2022 - Current
Associate Teacher
Friendship House
08.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bridgewater College
High School Diploma -
Pulaski County High School
Associate of Science - STEM
Southwest Virginia Governor's School
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