Mikayla Howard
Austin,TX
Summary
Proactive Childcare Professional with extensive experience in afterschool care, summer camp, and children's ministry internships. Skilled in fostering positive relationships with parents, providing emotional support to children, and enhancing student safety. Bringing strong leadership, activity planning, and child development understanding to new opportunities in youth-focused roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Afterschool Care
Connie Silvas
03.2021 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through empathetic listening and constructive conversations about their challenges.
- Provided homework assistance, resulting in improved academic performance for students.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently monitoring activities and maintaining a secure environment.
- Trained new team members on program policies, procedures, ensuring consistency in implementation across the board.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
Redeemer Summer Camp
Connie Silvas
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
- Enhanced safety protocols, resulting in summer free of major incidents.
- Supervised and engaged campers in a variety of recreational activities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Organized and supervised field trips and outdoor excursions, providing opportunities for exploration and adventure.
Children's Ministry Internship- SBC West Campus
Khail Sharp
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Created an environment where youth could explore their faith by establishing and leading a vibrant youth ministry program.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities within the organization to stay current on best practices in youth ministry and education.
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive youth ministry program, resulting in increased participation and enthusiasm for faith-building activities.
Ministry Internship- Second Baptist Church
Caleb Thurman
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Led small group Bible studies to promote deeper understanding of scriptural texts and foster spiritual growth among attendees.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the church, leading to increased attendance and active participation in worship services.
- Designed engaging youth programs that incorporated creative activities, team-building exercises, and age-appropriate theological discussions.
- Initiated interfaith dialogue events, promoting understanding and cooperation among diverse religious groups within the community.
- Promoted spiritual growth with well-curated retreats and workshops.
- Facilitated small group sessions to deepen members' faith and understanding of religious texts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities within the organization to stay current on best practices in youth ministry and education.
- Established a vibrant youth ministry program providing spiritual guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for personal growth among young people.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Austin, TX12.2024
Skills
- Creativity and imagination
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Leadership Qualities
- Activity Planning
- Child Development Understanding
- Positive Reinforcement
- CPR training
- Lesson Plan Development
- Behavior management techniques
- Early Childhood Education
- Friendly and Respectful
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Caring and Responsible
Certification
- CPR Training - 2023-2025
Timeline
Redeemer Summer Camp
Connie Silvas
05.2024 - 07.2024
Children's Ministry Internship- SBC West Campus
Khail Sharp
05.2022 - 08.2022
Ministry Internship- Second Baptist Church
Caleb Thurman
05.2021 - 08.2021
Afterschool Care
Connie Silvas
03.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Concordia University
- CPR Training - 2023-2025
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