Makiya Rashard

• Deliver individualized, community-based behavioral health interventions to support foster youth facing trauma, family separation, and mental health crises.
• Facilitate skill-building interventions to enhance emotional regulation, coping strategies, effective communication, and self-advocacy during significant life transitions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment goals, monitor youth progress, and strengthen protective factors for improved emotional stability.

• Instruct undergraduate KIN 223 and KIN 224 Anatomy & Physiology laboratory courses, guiding students through major human body systems and emphasizing connections between anatomical structure and physiological function.
• Facilitate hands-on laboratory instruction and dissections, including the heart, brain, and eye, while demonstrating anatomical structures, reinforcing course concepts, and maintaining laboratory safety standards.
• Develop students’ critical thinking and practical laboratory skills through interactive demonstrations, assessments, individualized feedback, and academic support to promote mastery of anatomy and physiology concepts.

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• Lead a team of 7 Safety Case Managers to service over 120 families via intensive in-home safety visits.
• Manage a caseload of 40+ clients, developing and implementing individualized safety plans to mitigate impending dangers in home and achieve case plan goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social workers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations, to coordinate comprehensive services and resources for clients.
• Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to monitor client progress, identify barriers, and adjust care plans.

• Coordinated free community-based tutoring program with Nevada Partners Youth Department, supporting students in preparing for high school equivalency tests like GED and HiSET.
• Developed engaging monthly newsletters that informed over 800 recipients about community events and available resources.

• Designated by the Japanese Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support foreign language education and grassroots internationalization in Japan.
• Navigated linguistic and cultural barriers to become an integral and productive member of the teaching staff.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by teaching over 500 students across 5 schools and collaborating with 21 different teachers in one year.
• Served as a cultural ambassador, making presentations and providing resources on English and American culture.

• Assisted in planning and executing community service project, mobilizing over 100 volunteers from university organizations to serve 350 preschoolers from 5 schools during annual literacy event on Howard University’s campus.
• Collaborated with team of 5 Corps members to develop interactive in-classroom activities, fostering positive adult-child relationships for 20 preschool children in low-income neighborhoods.
• Partnered with community organizations to identify and secure essential resources for families in need.

• Assisted medical professionals in conducting patient examinations and managed a caseload of over 20 patients daily, ensuring quality care.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction ratings.
• Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plans, and medication administration, enhancing understanding and engagement in their healthcare.
• Efficiently managed medical records and ensured accuracy and confidentiality, maintaining a 100% compliance rate with HIPAA regulations.

GPA: GPA 3.5/4.0

• Minor: Japanese and Biology
• Cum Laude
• GPA: GPA 3.4/4.0