Michael Evans
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Resourceful team member with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extended Learning Center Aide
Tanager Place
06.2019 - Current
- The ELC Aide provides supervision and programming to clients that cannot or do not attend school due to IEP structures, removals or suspensions.
- Collaborated with others in a team setting to support student independence, empowerment and learning.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children
- Nurtured a supportive learning environment that often was used as a model for other classrooms
Youth Service Worker 2
Tanager Place
06.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented range of lessons and resources to motivate young people.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Established daily routines that were easy to follow
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods
- Established a safe play/learning environment for children
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, IA08.2017
Skills
- Adept at working with children that have special needs
- Ability to develop meaningful relationships
- Emotional Support Abilities
- Behavioral Disorders
- Development of Social Skills
- Work effectively under pressure
- Educational Programs
- Coping Mechanisms
- Self-sufficient and confident
- Supervising Residents
- Behavior Redirection
- Individualized Care Plans
Certification
First Aid & CPR
Timeline
Extended Learning Center Aide
Tanager Place
06.2019 - Current
Youth Service Worker 2
Tanager Place
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Mount Mercy University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ellsworth Community College
First Aid & CPR
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