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Mikayla Simon

Ansonia,CT

Summary

Youth Development Professional with extensive experience at Boys & Girls Club, recognized for enhancing youth self-esteem and life quality through effective program planning and guidance. Proven ability to create inclusive environments that foster relationship building and significantly boost youth engagement. Committed to mental health support, driving positive change in young lives. Resourceful Permanent Building Substitute Teacher with a strong focus on productivity and efficiency, skilled in classroom management and curriculum adaptation to meet diverse student needs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Prendergast Elementrary School
Ansonia, CT
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide classroom coverage across all grades to support continuity of instruction.
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff to manage classroom routines and academic goals.
  • Foster inclusive, emotionally supportive environments.
  • Adapt quickly to a wide range of subjects, students, and behavioral needs.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to motivate students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
  • Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
  • Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits and coping mechanisms.
  • Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
  • Increased participant engagement through the creation of a welcoming and inclusive environment for all youth members.
  • Developed strong rapport with families, ensuring their involvement in supporting the growth of their children.
  • Implemented effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere within our programs.
  • Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
  • Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
  • Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice

Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Ansonia High School
Ansonia
06-2020

Skills

  • Program Planning
  • Classroom management
  • Homework Assistance
  • Group Supervision
  • Patience
  • Childcare
  • Security awareness
  • Youth guidance
  • Youth Advocacy
  • Mental Health Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Emotional awareness
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Cleaning
  • Positive reinforcement

Certification

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Skills

  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Self Motivation
  • Professional Demeanor

Accomplishments

Alternate Director Role at the Boys and Girls Club

Timeline

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher

Prendergast Elementrary School
09.2024 - Current

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club
10.2022 - Current

Bachelor Of Science - Criminal Justice

Charter Oak State College

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Housatonic Community College

High School Diploma -

Ansonia High School

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