Kayla Thornton
New Orleans
Summary
Versatile and compassionate, with a proven track record in enhancing child development and educational outcomes. Excelled in curriculum development and emotional intelligence, significantly improving student satisfaction. Skilled in administrative support and crisis intervention, demonstrating a strong ability to manage time effectively and foster meaningful improvements in diverse settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Kids Count
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
Administrative Assistant
A.C Lewis YMCA
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Private Caregiver
Home Health LLC
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Advocated for the rights and needs of seniors in various settings
Clinical Training
Good Samaritan Rehab & Nursing Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assistant Teacher
St. George Episcopal School
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School
New Orleans, LA05-2017
Skills
- Special needs education
- Curriculum development
- Nutrition education
- Motor skill development
- Problem-solving
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- First aid training
- Tech-Savvy
- Administrative support
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
A.C Lewis YMCA
02.2022 - 01.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Kids Count
03.2021 - 01.2024
Clinical Training
Good Samaritan Rehab & Nursing Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
Private Caregiver
Home Health LLC
02.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Teacher
St. George Episcopal School
10.2019 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School
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