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KHALAYAH SANTIAGO

Mt. Vernon,NY

Summary

Child-focused human services professional with extensive experience supporting children and adolescents through behavioral intervention, structured programming, and social-emotional development. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and seeking to transition into an education-based role. Brings strong skills in youth supervision, behavior management, family engagement, and documentation, with a trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Guest Teacher

Kokua Education
04.2026 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher (2nd Grade Math & Writing) | Brilla Caritas (2026)

  • Assumed full instructional responsibility for 2 departmentalized second-grade classes during a 6-week educator leave.
  • Designed and executed daily Math and Writing lessons aligned with state standards to build foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Monitored student growth through weekly assessments, adapting teaching strategies to support diverse learning speeds.

Child Waiver Service Provider

REAL Inc
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided structured supervision and developmental support to children with diverse behavioral and emotional needs
  • Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote positive behavior, emotional regulation, and engagement
  • Supported skill-building in daily routines, communication, and social interaction
  • Collaborated with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to reinforce consistency and progress
  • Maintained detailed documentation tracking child behavior, progress, and interventions

Preventions Case Planner

Astor Services
05.2024 - 04.2026
  • Delivered in-home support services focused on child development, emotional regulation, and family stability
  • Supported parents in strengthening routines, structure, and positive behavior strategies for children
  • Worked directly with children to reinforce coping skills, boundaries, and age-appropriate expectations
  • Coordinated educational supports and referrals to ensure children’s academic and developmental needs were met
  • Managed documentation and progress notes aligned with individualized family and child goal.

Youth Care Specialist

The Children’s Village
09.2022 - 03.2024

• Supervised and supported youth in a structured residential setting focused on behavioral growth and emotional safety

• Facilitated daily routines, group activities, and skill-building exercises

• Implemented individualized behavior plans and reinforced positive social behaviors

• Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation support when needed

• Documented youth progress and collaborated with treatment teams

Teacher's Assistant

ECM
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assisted lead teachers with classroom management and instructional support
  • Helped students complete assignments and reinforced lesson objectives
  • Supported grading and provided feedback to students
  • Supervised students during transitions and recess to ensure safety

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Monroe College
New Rochelle, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Classroom & Behavior Management
  • Child Development
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement
  • Educational research

Timeline

Guest Teacher

Kokua Education
04.2026 - Current

Child Waiver Service Provider

REAL Inc
02.2025 - Current

Preventions Case Planner

Astor Services
05.2024 - 04.2026

Youth Care Specialist

The Children’s Village
09.2022 - 03.2024

Teacher's Assistant

ECM
10.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Human Services

Monroe College

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University