CREDENTIALS

 

Credentials

• Certified Birth Doula: DONA International
• Certified Postpartum Doula: Birth Arts International
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC): Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
• Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C): Postpartum Support International
• Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant: Center for Pediatric Sleep Management
• Certified Dancing For Birth™ Instructor
• Childbirth Education Training: Florida Outreach Childbirth Education Program
• Newborn Care Certification: University of Colorado
• CPR & First Aid Certificate: Red Cross
• Education Committee Member providing Train the Doula Trainer support for DONA International

Experience

Birth Worker

New Blossom Maternity Services, LLC

2018 - Present

• Support provided to over 100 families
• Provide physical, emotional, and educational advocacy during labor and birth
• Assist with early breastfeeding immeditely following birth
• Provide in-home postpartum support
• Instruct Dancing For Birth™ classes in both public and private settings in the Greater Orlando area
• Provide comfort measures workshops
• Teach in-depth childbirth education courses in private settings
• Provide parenting coaching and skills development
• Provide mentoring for doulas seeking DONA International birth doula certification

Elementary Educator

Seminole County Public Schools

10+ years

• Taught elementary students in both classroom and virtual settings
• Provided professional development for fellow educators
• Designed courses for county-based programs and initiatives
• Wrote assessments for state certification requirements

Education

Florida State University

BS in Elementary Education

2002 - 2006

• Member, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
• Member, Residence Hall Council
• Member, Lady Spirithunters
• Leadership Team, Multicultural Greek Council

Nova Southeastern University

MS in Instructional Design and Diversity Education

2008 - 2010

• Minimum 3.65 GPA for duration of program
• Full time employed/working student

Skills and Abilities

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace Tools
• Leadership Skills
• Outstanding Communication Skills
• Excellent Planning and Organization Skills