Kaylah Paul
Children's Center of Monmouth County
Lakewood
5
years of professional experience
Empathetic professional with strong skills in client support, behavior management, and relationship building. Committed to fostering safe and engaging environments for individuals to thrive.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
11 Months- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with team members to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to supervisors.
- Tailored services to meet specific client requirements.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a sense of comfort and well-being.
- Monitored and managed client health issues while administering medications.
- Engaged with clients to support their journey towards reaching personal goals and milestones.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote social interaction and engagement.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Teacher's Assistant
3 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with lead teacher to design and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Supported classroom management, fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment.
- Implemented educational activities that enhanced students' cognitive and social skills.
- Oversaw student progress and delivered constructive feedback to foster academic growth.
- Applied crisis management techniques to mitigate conflicts and maintain a safe environment.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring accessibility and functionality.
- Guided new staff in mastering classroom procedures and implementing best practices for effective teaching support.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Exemplified professionalism, respectfulness, and dedication to educational excellence as a positive role model for students.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Fostered inclusive relationships with all children in the classroom environment.
- Dedicated time to learn and comprehend the unique strengths of each child to foster a supportive work environment.
Store Associate
2 Years 1 Month- Guided customers in product selection and addressed inquiries to elevate overall shopping satisfaction.
- Designed and arranged merchandise displays to attract customer attention and increase sales opportunities.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Oversaw cash register operations to ensure transaction accuracy and facilitate end-of-day reconciliation.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll [Both Semesters of 2019/2020]
- Extracurricular Activities: Ran Track & Field and was a Basketball Manager
Skills
Effective time management
Extremely empathetic
understanding
and patient
First aid and safety
Behavior redirection
Client support
Compassionate caregiving
Behavioral management
Housekeeping tasks
Decision-making support
Relationship building
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
The Special Children's Center
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Teacher's Assistant
Children's Center of Monmouth County
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Store Associate
Big Lots
05.2021 - 06.2023Read More
Long Branch High School
High School Diploma
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