Nyla McClain
Memphis,TN
Summary
Committed Youth Specialist seeking a maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills with a background in counseling, program development and facilitating youth-oriented activities. Strengths include ability to connect with young individuals, creating safe spaces for expression and growth, and implementing strategies to improve mental well-being of youth. Previous work has resulted in improved interaction among peers and significant progress in personal development of participating youths.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Specialist
City of Memphis Youth Services
Memphis, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated curriculum material weekly to 9th-12th grade students
- Collaborated with a team per week to create weekly lesson plan and activities centered on life skills
- Resolved conflicts between students
- Organizing and Planning equipment and classroom supplies to support student retention
- Maintained organization, safety, and cleanliness within classroom
- Ability to acquire and maintain accurate records, documenting interactions, and preparing adequate reports for supervisors and funding agencies
- Flexibility in adjusting to meet the needs of students
- Understanding of diverse culture backgrounds
- Organizing and planning events and group activities for students
- Training for addressing youth-related crises and emergencies in an efficient manner that ensures their safety and wellbeing
- Coordinated to arrange events and accomplish program objectives with colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders
- Developed effective communication skills through working with a diverse range of people
Office Assistant
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Set up and manage flier tables to promote events hosted on campus
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Proficient in typing and data entry
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team Member
Nanny
The Vietti Family
Memphis, TN
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided consistent care and support to children
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness
- Planned various educational and recreational activities
- Communicated effectively with parents
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth
- Demonstrated reliability and commitment
Barista
Kroger
Memphis, TN
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared and served food
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
12.2023
Skills
- Clerical Support
- Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Leadership Skills
- Flexible
- Problem-Solving
- Classroom Management
- Instructing and Monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Skills
- MS Office
- Google Docs experience
- Referral Coordination
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Activity Oversight
- Educational Support
- Youth Advocacy
- Behavior Management
- Life Skills Training
- Skill building support
- Activity Planning
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Cultural Awareness
- Team Oriented
- Collaborative
Certification
CDA Certification
Timeline
Youth Specialist
City of Memphis Youth Services
01.2024 - Current
Barista
Kroger
05.2021 - 07.2021
Office Assistant
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.2020 - 01.2024
Nanny
The Vietti Family
05.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
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