Makena Langley
Clearwater
Summary
Compassionate special needs professional with expertise in positive reinforcement and social skills development. Proven ability to create nurturing environments that foster emotional growth and independence in children. Utilizes creativity and patience to engage children in educational and fun activities. Track record of effective communication with parents to ensure satisfaction and trust. Great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Babysitter
Nicole Langley
Gilford, NH
Special Needs Babysitter
Jennifer Kellis
Clearwater, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Adapted approaches based on children's behavioral cues to maintain a positive environment.
- Assisted in daily routines, promoting independence and skill development in children under care.
- Successfully managed behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behavior and emotional growth.
- Developed strong rapport with every child under my care creating an amicable relationship.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Autism Support Teacher
Autism Inspired Academy
Clearwater, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented behavioral interventions to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student skills and areas for improvement.
- Facilitated social skills groups to promote peer interaction and communication.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to promote a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Established a safe and nurturing learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves openly, promoting emotional well-being and personal growth.
- Facilitated sensory integration activities to help regulate emotions and improve focus during instructional periods.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for working with autistic learners, ensuring effective instructional strategies are implemented consistently.
- Boosted student confidence and autonomy through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Created visual aids and schedules to support daily routines, enhancing students'' time management skills and independence.
- Provided one-on-one support for students requiring additional assistance, leading to significant improvements in academic performance and overall wellbeing.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Edgewater Academy of Dance
Laconia, NH
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted lead instructor with class preparation.
- Supported students during rehearsals, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Organized dance materials and equipment for efficient classroom management.
- Provided feedback to students, encouraging personal growth and confidence.
- Demonstrated proper technique for various dance styles, enabling students to emulate correct form effectively.
Skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Maintaining safe environment
- Meal preparation
- Routine management
- Licensed driver
- Activity planning
- CPR certified
- Toddler engagement
- Diaper changing
- Autism experience
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Educational activities
- Outdoor activity planning
- Potty training assistance
- Crisis intervention techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Emotional regulation
- Visual supports
- Sensory integration
- Reinforcement techniques
Accomplishments
- Received consistent positive remarks for quality of care.
- Earned numerous referrals to other families due to exceptional reliability, affordable rate, and positive reports.
- Award for having a positive attitude, going above and beyond to create a welcoming environment for students and families, helping students and staff succeed
- supervised classes of 10+ students
- taught students with autism from ages 5-17
- started assistant teaching just after my 18th birthday
Certification
- Professional crisis management- practitioner 2- PCM certification
- CPR and first aid
- water safety certification
- blood Bourne pathogen/ infectious disease prevention certification
- Epilepsy training
- The science of Reading certification
Timeline
Special Needs Babysitter
Jennifer Kellis
06.2025 - Current
Autism Support Teacher
Autism Inspired Academy
11.2023 - Current
Dance Teacher's Assistant
Edgewater Academy of Dance
09.2021 - 05.2022
Family Babysitter
Nicole Langley