CREDENTIALS

Experience

Birth Worker

New Blossom Maternity Services, LLC

2018 - Present

• Provided in-home postpartum support
• Supported families through educational resources
• Provided physical, emotional, and educational advocacy during labor and birth
• Facilitated early breastfeeding immeditely following birth
• Instructed Dancing for Birth™ classes in both public and private settings in the Greater Orlando area
• Provided comfort measures workshops
• Taught in-depth childbirth education courses in private settings
• Provided parenting coaching and skills development

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

Credentials

• Birth Doula training: DONA International
• Postpartum Doula training: Birth Arts International
• Dancing for Birth™ certified: Stephanie Larson
• Childbirth Education training: Florida Outreach Childbirth Education Program
• Newborn Care certification: University of Colorado
• CPR & First Aid certificate: Red Cross
• Certified Lactation Counselor (in progress): Center for Breastfeeding

Skills and Abilities

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