Makayla Hannah
Stockton,CA
Summary
Accomplished Vocal Instructor at Youth Utilizing Power & Praise Organization, fostering a positive learning environment. Skilled in classroom management, demonstrating a collaborative mindset and diverse sensitivity. Utilizes strong leadership, relational, organizational, and communication skills to ensure program alignment and success as well as children's positive experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vocal Instructor
Youth Utilizing Power & Praise Organization
09.2023 - Current
- Increased student performance levels through consistent feedback and personalized instruction.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with both students and their families.
- Implemented effective warm-up routines to improve vocal health and technique among students.
- Developed a diverse repertoire for students, exposing them to various musical genres and styles.
- Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
- Mentored students
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
Para-Educator
KIPP University Park Middle School
03.2023 - Current
- Assist students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Improved student social skills through facilitating peer interactions, modeling appropriate behaviors, and promoting empathy among classmates.
- Actively participated in regular team meetings to discuss student progress, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies for continued success.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of special education.
- Prepared instruction materials, and set up work areas.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as speech therapists or occupational therapists when necessary to ensure comprehensive support for each student''s unique needs.
- Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions, and treatment results.
- Provided essential support accommodating individual student needs per IEPs, BIPs, or 504 plans.
Site Supervisor
Child Abuse Prevention Council
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, including licensing, funding, and contract requirements
- Maintain effective community relations and advocate for young children
- Provide guidance and supervision to teaching and support staff, and assist with hiring, training, and evaluating
- Oversee all aspects of the program, including curriculum, meals, and parent education
- Responsible for building healthy parent-child relationships, implementing infant and toddler programs, and adhering to licensing and funding regulations
- Plan and implement quality lesson plans utilizing the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos that meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, health, and nutritional needs of each child
- Observe and document children’s growth, conduct developmental screenings/assessments, and submit paperwork/reports within specified time frames
Associate Teacher
Creative Childcare
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development (Adolescence)
CSU East Bay
Hayward, CA04.2026
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA05.2021
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Project Coordination
- Patient Instruction
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Encouraging Attitude
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Supervision
- Site coordination and safety
Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)
Timeline
Vocal Instructor
Youth Utilizing Power & Praise Organization
09.2023 - Current
Para-Educator
KIPP University Park Middle School
03.2023 - Current
Site Supervisor
Child Abuse Prevention Council
09.2020 - 03.2023
Associate Teacher
Creative Childcare
08.2018 - 07.2020
Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI)
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development (Adolescence)
CSU East Bay
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Joaquin Delta College
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