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Myka Birchall

@mykabirchall

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Dedicated psychology student with diverse teaching and administrative experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to support others while utilizing my psychology background.

I am a dedicated psychology student at Brigham Young University, where I maintain a GPA of 3.8 and have been recognized as an academic scholarship recipient. My educational journey has equipped me with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which I apply in various roles, including as a teaching assistant and research assistant at my university. I thrive in environments where I can support others, whether through tutoring students with learning difficulties or assisting professors in their research endeavors.

My professional experience spans several roles, including my time as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Boys and Girls Club, where I developed lesson plans and fostered relationships with students and families. Additionally, I served as an executive assistant to the CEO and CFO at Goodboro Homes, where I honed my administrative skills by managing communications and coordinating meetings. Currently, I work as a care technician and behavior technician at the Center For Change, where I provide compassionate support to patients in a residential treatment setting.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I have volunteered internationally, teaching English in Uganda and coordinating volunteer efforts in the Dominican Republic. These experiences have enriched my understanding of diverse cultures and strengthened my commitment to service. I am passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and continuously seek opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Care Technician and Behavior Technician

Current

Center For Change

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Cared for patients receiving treatment, including assisting with eating challenges and holding community group sessions. Provided transport to hospitals, conducted mental health check-ins, and performed Q15s.

Patient Care Behavioral Therapy Mental Health Support Crisis Intervention

Current

Teaching Assistant

Current

Brigham Young University

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Assisted professors in teaching lectures and provided out-of-classroom help for students. Responsible for writing tests and grading student work.

Teaching Assistance Lecture Support Grading

Current

Research Assistant

Current

Brigham Young University

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Assisted professors in research, including setting up and using equipment. Conducted experiments and graphed and charted visual data.

Research Assistance Experimental Design Data Visualization

Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO

Goodboro Homes

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Provided high-level administrative support to executive leadership, managing calendars and communications. Coordinated meetings and travel, and assisted with confidential financial and operational tasks.

Administrative Support Calendar Management Communication Travel Coordination

Volunteer Manager and Coordinator

International Language Program

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

Coordinated with local managers to organize volunteers and volunteer opportunities. Assisted volunteers with adjustment, hospital visits, and boosted group morale.

Volunteer Management Event Coordination Interpersonal Communication Team Building

Full Time Volunteer Representative

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Collaborated with senior leadership in strategic decision-making and the well-being of 33 volunteers. Sourced community service opportunities and refined public speaking and communication skills in English and Portuguese.

Leadership Strategic Planning Community Service Public Speaking Budget Management

Private Tutor and Instructor

Private Tutoring

Mar 2020 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Analyzed the needs of children and families to create tailored lesson plans and tactics for an easier learning experience. Worked with students experiencing learning difficulties such as ADHD and dyslexia.

Tutoring Lesson planning Child Development Communication

Volunteer Teacher and Caregiver

International Language Program

Aug 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)

Taught English to and mentored over 30 children, instructing them in the subject of English. Volunteered in orphanages with childcare, assisted in building and organizing wells, and supported traveling medical camps.

English Instruction Mentoring Childcare Community Development Medical Camp Support

Portuguese Translator

May 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Provided translation services between English and Portuguese for various documents and communications. Ensured accuracy and cultural appropriateness in all translations.

Portuguese Translation Translation Accuracy Cross Cultural Communication

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Boys and Girls Club

Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 10 months)

Observed and managed safety circumstances, instructing ages 2-18 on swimming technique and improvement. Managed the building, pools, and schedule, created lesson plans, and fostered interpersonal relationships with students and families.

Lifeguarding Swim Instruction Lesson planning Child Supervision