Namuya Dorah
Waltham
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Teacher recognized for productive task completion and ability to manage classroom activities efficiently. Skilled in developing age-appropriate learning materials, fostering emotional and social growth, and creating engaging educational environments. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive outcomes in diverse childcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Watertown
10.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse age groups in early childhood education.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and learn.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and learning strategies.
- Implemented daily activities that promote physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Guided children in developing essential skills through play-based learning methods.
- Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness to support a positive learning space.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in childcare and classroom management techniques.
- Assessed children's progress and provided feedback to parents on developmental milestones.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to food handling, sanitation, fire prevention.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, imaginative play and music activities.
- Supervised outdoor activities such as sports, playground games and field trips.
- Provided feedback on student work in an encouraging manner.
Certificate mental health nurse
Butabika National Referral Hospital
Kapaa
10.2017 - 07.2024
- Assessed patient mental health needs through interviews and observations.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to treatment.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Advocated for patient rights and ensured compliance with hospital policies.
- Counseled patients on healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
- Educated families about their loved one's illness, symptoms, and treatments available.
- Provided psychotherapy to patients dealing with mental health issues.
- Led psychoeducation classes for clients that focused on topics such as communication skills building and conflict resolution techniques.
- Supported family members during visits at the facility providing them information about their loved one's condition.
- Assisted in developing discharge plans for patients transitioning out of care settings back into the community.
- Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
Education
Mental Health Certificate - Certificate In Mental Health Nursing
Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing
Kampala , Uganda 11.2012 - 11.2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Safety compliance
- Parent communication
- Individualized care plans
- First aid and CPR
- Toilet training
Certification
- Certificate in mental health nursing. Kampala, Uganda.
- EEC Certified, MA
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
10.2024 - Current
Certificate mental health nurse
Butabika National Referral Hospital
10.2017 - 07.2024
Mental Health Certificate - Certificate In Mental Health Nursing
Butabika School of Psychiatric Nursing
11.2012 - 11.2015