Overview
Work History
Education
Teaching Experience
Certification
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Taryn Clark

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Community Counseling Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress. Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
  • Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms. Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients. Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.

Direct Support Professional

Ponybird
08.2022 - 08.2024


  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment and assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Daycare Teacher

North County Educational Center
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards. Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (Exceptional Child)

Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO
05-2026

Associates of Arts in Teaching - Education

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
12-2022

Teaching Experience

Cape Girardeau County School District - University School for the Young Years

100+ Hours Field Experience

  • Family & Community Connection – Observed communication strategies used to engage families, learned about the importance of play in early learning, and supported activities that promoted social and emotional development.


Jackson R-11 School District West Lane Elementary

140+ Hours Field Experience

  • Classroom Observation & Engagement – Observed instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and student interactions to gain a deeper understanding of child development and learning behaviors.


Jackson R-2 School District - Early Childhood Center

70+ Hours Field Experience

  • Classroom Management – Supported the teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment by redirecting behavior, encouraging participation, and promoting routines.

Certification

  • RISE, CPR, AED, Trauma Informed Care, Crisis Communication, Class E License, Substitute

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Community Counseling Center
10.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Ponybird
08.2022 - 08.2024

Daycare Teacher

North County Educational Center
03.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (Exceptional Child)

Southeast Missouri State University

Associates of Arts in Teaching - Education

Mineral Area College
Taryn Clark