Mallory Hays
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Sociable and compassionate Bachelor of Social Work graduate seeking to foster a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and grow into their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Care.com
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked with 2 families, caring for 4 children (2, 4, 5, 7).
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children's progress, needs, and achievements.
Clinical Intern
Our Hope Association
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Fostered an inclusive environment where all patients felt respected regardless of their cultural background or personal beliefs.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering challenging situations that required immediate attention or intervention.
- Facilitated psycho-educational and life skills groups of about 8-20 women.
Teacher Assistant - Helping Interview Lab
Calvin University
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Developed strong relationships with students and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Conducted the set up and recording of interviews on Microsoft Teams.
Volunteer
Community Food Club
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Data Clerk/ Payment Coordinator
Anesthesia Management Partners
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Communicate with insurance companies to negotiate bills on clients' behalf.
- Perform clerical duties including filing and scanning paperwork for billing purposes.
- Input of demographic and other patient information.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI12.2022
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Collaboration
- Patience and understanding
- Emotionally supportive
- Empathy development
- Coordinating care for clients
- Active listening
- Establishing professional boundaries with clients
- Time management
- Leading groups
- Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Timeline
Caregiver
Care.com
03.2023 - 03.2024
Clinical Intern
Our Hope Association
09.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher Assistant - Helping Interview Lab
Calvin University
01.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Community Food Club
01.2021 - 05.2021
Data Clerk/ Payment Coordinator
Anesthesia Management Partners
01.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Social Work -
Calvin University