Miriam Amaya
Uniondale
Summary
Certified EKG Technician with hands-on experience in patient care, vital signs monitoring, wound care, and basic medical aid from roles in education and community health. Trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with strong communication and empathy skills. Eager to contribute to accurate cardiac diagnostics and compassionate patient support in a healthcare setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide
BOCES Carman Road School
Uniondale
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided direct physical and emotional care for students with special needs, including those with limited mobility, ensuring safety and comfort in daily activities.
- Monitored and recorded cognitive and physical development, maintaining accurate health and progress documentation.
- Delivered individualized support in small group settings, adapting to diverse needs with patience and empathy.
Assistant Director
IMA Language Institute & Community Center
Rio de Janeiro
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed program coordination and staff supervision while facilitating workshops, honing skills in team collaboration and progress assessment.
- Engaged with diverse populations using multilingual abilities to support community health and education initiatives.
Missionary Volunteer
Assemblies of God
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Conducted weekly home visits to underserved residents, providing basic medical aid including wound cleansing, bandage changes, and immediate first aid/stabilization.
- Assessed health conditions and delivered hands-on care in resource-limited environments, prioritizing patient comfort and accurate intervention.
- Coordinated community health support programs, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Education
Biblical Literature
Nyack College
12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Religious Studies
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY12.2011
Skills
- Patient Care & Monitoring
- Vital Signs Assessment & Recording
- Basic Wound Care & First Aid
- Emergency Response & Stabilization
- Multilingual Communication
- Attention to Detail & Documentation
- Compassionate Bedside Manner
Certification
• Certified EKG Technician (CET), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 12/23/25
• Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR/AED Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR/AED Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide
BOCES Carman Road School
11.2023 - 04.2025
Assistant Director
IMA Language Institute & Community Center
02.2021 - 12.2022
Missionary Volunteer
Assemblies of God
05.2015 - 02.2020
Biblical Literature
Nyack College
Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Religious Studies
Molloy College