Kayla Little
Boston,MA
Summary
With a proven track record at C4 Innovations, I excel in trauma-informed teaching and class management, enhancing life quality through yoga and counseling. My approach, blending restorative yoga techniques with exceptional communication skills, has significantly promoted mental health and community well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Yoga Teacher
C4 Innovations
03.2022 - 01.2024
- 200 RYT training with special focus on helping others through using stillness and movement for life improvement
- Special interest in meditation,Yoga for Trauma,youth,addiction and mental health
- Enhance goals, interest,and strengths
- Promote wellness and good mental health
- Practicing healthy coping mechanisms and healthy relationship
- Develop SMART goals
- Develop Life Skills
- Connect child with community resources
Counseling Assistant
Goal Academy High School
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Increased client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing timely follow-up support.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements.
Private Family
Self Employed
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Cared for children ages 7,11,& 16 organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development: Prepared tasty, healthy meals: Encouraged children to do their chores, make beds, and keep their rooms clean:supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework,quizzing on math and science and discussing school,friends and hobbies;light house cleaning and practices; involved children and set up educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting, fostered close relationships with children to horse back riding and sports practices, involved children in caring in household pets and chores,played outside with children and set up time to participate in events that the community offered.
Clinical Intern
Extended Hands of Hope
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided group counseling for sex-trafficked victims with Complex trauma,Substance Abuse and mental health issues
- Teach clients anger management techniques,social skills,emotional skills and functional living skills
- Created safety plans with clients based on individualized goals
- Maintain clinical documentation of goals and progress
Case Manager
Care Hawaii, Kona Hi
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
Art Teacher/Elementary Substitute Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
Private Family
Nannying
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Cared for children ages 8 months & 3: Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children: played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children: prepared healthy, age appropriate snacks and meals; bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation; monitored children at pool;monitored schedules for children: organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightning up playroom: taught children everyday skills and language, traveled with family.
Private Family
Sean and Rachael Kearns
01.2015 - 01.2017
- nd socialization;taught children everyday Cared for three children ages 3,7,7. Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene, and socialization, taught children everyday skills and language; worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior, assisted children in dressing appropriately for daily activities,balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor skills,gross motor,and cognitive skills,transported children to and from school and other activities: run errands, light house cleaning, and shopped for family groceries, assisted in HW help,cooked lunch and dinner. prepared breakfast and lunches; date nights, evening routines.
Youth Development Counselor
Hillcrest Educational Centers
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Improved youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and collaborative projects in counseling sessions.
- Led group counseling sessions focused on topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building, and effective communication skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively resolving conflicts and maintaining a safe environment for all participants.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting and decision-making processes, empowering youths to take ownership of their personal growth trajectories.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Child & Adolescent Development
Taconic High School
Hoocksette, NH05-2009
Skills
- Restorative Yoga Techniques
- Advanced Asana Knowledge
- Community outreach involvement
- Breathing Techniques Mastery
- Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Meditation Techniques Guidance
- Kids Yoga Teaching
- Class Management
- Client assessment
- Reliability
Timeline
Certified Yoga Teacher
C4 Innovations
03.2022 - 01.2024
Private Family
Self Employed
10.2020 - 06.2021
Counseling Assistant
Goal Academy High School
01.2020 - 03.2022
Case Manager
Care Hawaii, Kona Hi
01.2019 - 02.2020
Clinical Intern
Extended Hands of Hope
04.2018 - 02.2021
Art Teacher/Elementary Substitute Teacher
Hillcrest Educational Centers
01.2017 - 01.2018
Private Family
Nannying
10.2015 - 01.2017
Private Family
Sean and Rachael Kearns
01.2015 - 01.2017
Youth Development Counselor
Hillcrest Educational Centers
01.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Child & Adolescent Development
Taconic High School
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