SHALEAH GASTON
Portland
Summary
Dedicated Child Care Development and Mental Health Support Professional enhancing students' and clients' mental, social, and emotional well-being. Contributed to personal and academic growth through positive reinforcement strategies tailored to diverse needs. Committed Construction Laborer focused on learning skilled trades and cultivating productive working relationships to meet customer needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Department of Human Services
Portland
10.2022 - Current
- Engaged children in activities that enhanced cognitive, physical, and language development, promoting holistic growth.
- Implemented behavior management techniques in classroom to enhance children's social skills and foster positive interactions.
- Apply positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Applied developmentally appropriate discipline methods to maintain classroom order and reinforce positive behavior.
Personal Support Worker
Public Partnerships, PPL
Portland
04.2020 - Current
- Support clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish a quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients, delivering essential emotional support and companionship.
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversations and activities while providing personal care assistance.
Teacher's Aide
Serendipity Center Inc
Portland
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Support students' physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Support students physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Create positive behavior strategies for children while promoting positive reinforcement.
- Monitor students' progress in identified areas records appropriate data regarding academics and/or behavioral information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health, Social Service & Addiction Counseling
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, ORHome Depot Path Certificates
Traffic Control Flagger
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Mental Health Support
- Emotional Support
- Behavior Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care
- Safety Protocol
- Site Maintenance
- Material Handling
- Physical Stamina
- Crew Support
- Teamwork
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Serendipity Center Inc
04.2024 - 06.2025
Childcare Provider
Department of Human Services
10.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Public Partnerships, PPL
04.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health, Social Service & Addiction Counseling
Mt. Hood Community College
Home Depot Path Certificates
Traffic Control Flagger