MaKayla Norton
Logan,UT
Summary
I’m a hard-working student and employee who engages in professionalism, collaborative teamwork, efficiency, and effectiveness. I am a strong team leader who uses a balance or critical thinking and creative to find success not only for my team but the people I am serving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athlete Mentor & Tutor
USU
08.2025 - 12.2025
- As a mentor and tutor, I would help incoming or struggling college athletes organize and manage their time and course load to ensure that they would achieve success in their classes. I would tutor students one-on-one who needed additional support to succeed in their classes.
Gymnastic Coach
Aspire
Brigham City, Utah
- 06.2025
- As a Gymnastics coach, I persistently aid in the various physical and emotional needs of athletes. I’ve worked with children ranging in different ages and different abilities. Through coaching, I’ve learned how to encourage athletes to obtain their goals and find solutions to difficult challenges. I provide knowledge that they can implement in and out of the gym. I am required to be time efficient to effectively and smoothly run a class.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Special Education department
- 06.2025
- As an undergraduate research assistant, I work collaboratively with the Special Education department under Stephen Kwiatek. I’ve worked with professionals across the nation to produce quality research. My responsibilities have included collecting data, screening previously published research, and contributing to weekly meetings. This job has taught me about various USU resources, including professionals and library resources that not only help me within this job but have also supplemented my education.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chrysalis
Logan, Utah
01.2023 - 01.2024
- As a Registered Behavior Technician, I work within a team. Collectively we collaborate and discuss different needs and accommodations of children and teens with disabilities that we provide for. I then, along with my other team members, implemented the actions that needed to be taken in order for that client to progress. I am time efficient throughout my sessions so each child gets the maximum support they can receive. Through this occupation, I’ve effectively learned how to handle tough situations that involve bad behavior, resolve challenges with parents, and recognize the emotional or physical needs the child may have. I also have to communicate constructively, I do this by assessing and observing the children’s needs and then I patiently communicate the steps needed to proceed. This job has given me critical insight into assisting children with and without disabilities. I can utilize social situations to aid in children’s and teen’s learning.
Teacher
Little Aggie Daycare
- 01.2022
- As a teacher at Little Aggie Daycare, I often helped prepare for lessons and activities and supervised the children. I provided feeding and toileting services to the children and ensured that their hygiene needs were met. During this employment, I learned about the safety and necessity of documenting incidents and daily hygiene needs. I learned how to set rules and expectations for children and learn to shape behavior to maintain a safe and functioning classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
USU
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Box Elder High School
05-2022
Skills
- Collaborator
- Critical Thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Self-discipline
- Adaptability
- Creativity
Certification
Iris Modules
- Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 2, Elementary)
- Addressing Challenging Behaviors (Part 2, Secondary)
- Accommodations
- Bookshare
- Classroom Behavior Management (Part 2, Elementary)
- Classroom Behavior Management (Part 2, Secondary)
- English Learners with Disabilities
- Family Engagement
- IEPs
- Secondary Transition
- Secondary Transition: Interagency Collaboration
- Universal Design for Learning
Timeline
Athlete Mentor & Tutor
USU
08.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Chrysalis
01.2023 - 01.2024
Gymnastic Coach
Aspire
- 06.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Special Education department
- 06.2025
Teacher
Little Aggie Daycare
- 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
USU
High School Diploma -
Box Elder High School