Myra Whitefield
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in providing high quality education to students and patient care to clients from diverse backgrounds. Proven track record of success in designing and delivering engaging and effective with implementing curriculum, developing lesson plans, leadership skills, and management skills. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals. Dependable and reliable, ready to learn and grow with your company.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Direct Support Staff
Chrysalis
Cedar City, UT
09.2024 - Current
- Provided personalized support to individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Monitored client progress towards goals, documenting changes and advocating for necessary adjustments.
- Managed challenging behaviors through effective communication, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and consistent support strategies.
- Maintained professional boundaries while cultivating supportive connections with clients that fostered trust and stability in their lives.
Teacher
KinderCare
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed and maintained clean, safe, and organized classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social, emotional and behavioral development of students.
- Practiced positive, consistent discipline in classroom management.
- Documented student attendance and maintained achievement and progress records.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding academic, behavioral, or safety concerns.
- Adapted curriculum, addressing needs of scholars with varying abilities and representation of all cultural backgrounds.
Swim Instructor
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
Las Vegas
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Instructed students in water safety techniques and swimming skills, ensuring a safe learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance their swimming abilities.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
Education
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Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Las Vegas, NVNo Degree - Psychology
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVBiology
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT08.2026
Skills
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Effective Listening
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Client confidentiality
- First aid and CPR
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric CPR/ First Aid/AED Certification
- The Nevada Registry: Certificate of Completion - Module 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder
- The Nevada Registry: Certificate of Completion - Module 6: Challenging Behavior
Timeline
Residential Direct Support Staff
Chrysalis
09.2024 - Current
Swim Instructor
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
05.2023 - 11.2023
Teacher
KinderCare
10.2022 - 08.2024
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Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
No Degree - Psychology
College of Southern Nevada
Biology
Southern Utah University