Mariah Strayhorn
Yakima,WA
Summary
Compassionate Juvenile Correctional Officer known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Excel in communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Yakima County Juvenile Court
Yakima, WA
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular searches of cells and living areas for contraband and weapons.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, including inmate altercations.
- Monitored security cameras to ensure safety of staff and inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of violations and incidents involving juveniles.
- Provided guidance to new officers on protocols for juvenile management.
- Managed daily operations, including discipline, recreational activities, and medical care.
- Directed juveniles in a correctional setting while ensuring safety standards.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to uphold facility security.
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA
Yakima, WA
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Planning, preparing, and executing daily activities.
- Supervising social, academic and overall well-being of children.
- Communicating regularly with parents, co-workers, and supervisors.
- Maintain daily records and behavior charts.
- Kept a fun, energetic and safe environment to nurture learning and creativity.
- Performed clerical jobs when needed
Toddler Teacher
Country Kids Daycare
Yakima, WA
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Helping children learn basic skills
- Organizing activities
- Comforting children in distress
- Supervising children during playtime
- Received my STARS training
Education
High school diploma -
A.C Davis High School
Yakima, WASkills
- Childcare and development
- Classroom management
- Curriculum design
- Early childhood education
- Child experience
- Preschool teaching
- Infant and toddler care
- Administrative support
- Special needs assistance
- Student case management
- Contraband search procedures
- Incident reporting
- Defensive tactics
- Juvenile management
- Policy enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Safety protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Booking procedures
- Time management
- Strategic planning and organization
- Supervisory skills
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving strategies
- Crisis management
Additional Information
Volunteered for 4 years as a toddler classroom lead teacher for a church group., Volunteered at A.C Davis Child Care Center under the supervision of Heather Bulfinch., Outside of childcare I've volunteered at YPD under the supervision of Keith Emhoff and at the YFD allowing me to gain valuable skills along with communication, problem solving and team work., Volunteered at Dream Center Foundation, Love Inc, Harman Center, Yakima Union Gospel Mission, and Yakima YoungLives., I have had to work directly and in close communication with parents, supervisors, specialist and coworkers allowing me to gain excellent communications skills. What I lack in experience in other fields, I make up for with my dedication and ability to learn quickly. I easily adapt to new environments and thrive working with others.
Certification
- Successful completion of WA State Juvenile Corrections Personnel Academy
Timeline
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Yakima County Juvenile Court
06.2022 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
YMCA
06.2018 - 02.2019
Toddler Teacher
Country Kids Daycare
01.2017 - 03.2018
High school diploma -
A.C Davis High School
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