Mikayla Middleton
Beaufort
Summary
Experienced with community engagement and relationship-building. Utilizes effective communication to foster connections and drive program success. Knowledge of strategic outreach methods to maximize impact and support organizational missions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Outreach Specialist
Child Abuse Prevention Association
Port Royal, SC
07.2025 - Current
- Facilitated age-appropriate prevention education lessons for Pre-K through 8th grade students aligned with Erin’s Law and Gavin’s Law requirements.
- Delivered classroom presentations on body safety, boundaries, digital safety, and recognizing unsafe situations.
- Collaborated with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to schedule sessions and support schoolwide prevention initiatives.
- Adapted lesson content to meet developmental needs and ensure student engagement across diverse age groups.
- Maintained accurate records of classroom visits, student participation, and program outcomes.
- Provided students with safe, supportive opportunities to ask questions and access resources when needed.
- Successfully delivered prevention education to hundreds of students across multiple schools, strengthening district compliance with state mandates.
- Recognized by school staff for clear communication, professionalism, and ability to connect with students of all ages.
- Improved program reach by building strong relationships with school partners and streamlining scheduling processes.
- Enhanced lesson effectiveness by incorporating interactive activities and feedback from educators.
- Contributed to increased awareness of personal safety, reporting procedures, and healthy boundaries among students.
- Hours per week: 40
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sprenger Health Care
Port Royal, SC
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Supported residents with daily living needs including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and reported condition changes promptly.
- Assisted residents with safe mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
- Maintained clean, organized rooms and upheld infection-control standards.
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and respectful communication to residents and families.
- Helped nursing staff with basic clinical tasks within facility guidelines.
- Notable Accomplishments:
- Consistently praised by residents and families for compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Contributed to reduced fall incidents by closely monitoring high-risk residents and following safety protocols.
- Selected to train new CNAs due to strong reliability and knowledge of long-term care routines.
- Recognized by supervisors for accurate documentation and dependable teamwork during high-volume shifts.
- Supported continuity of care by building strong rapport with long-term residents and understanding their individual needs.
- Hours per week: 37
Intern
Greenville Department of Social Services
Greenville, SC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted social workers with case management documentation and client communication
- Conducted research on community resources to support client needs
- Updated and maintained electronic client records for accuracy and compliance
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case strategies and service improvements
- Developed educational materials for client outreach initiatives
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice, Child Advocacy
University of South Carolina- Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.2025
High school diploma - equivalent
Whale Branch Early College High School
Seabrook, SC05.2022
Skills
- Project outreach plans
- Data analysis
- Community events
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Client intakes
- Community outreach programs
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Grant reporting
- Program coordination
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Educational programs
Certification
- Mandated Reporting Training- 08/2025
- Motivational Interviewing- 08/2025
- CPR- 09/2025
- Violence Against Women Act- 09/2025
Language skills
English
Spoken: Advanced
Written: Advanced
Read: Advanced
Timeline
School-Based Outreach Specialist
Child Abuse Prevention Association
07.2025 - Current
Intern
Greenville Department of Social Services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sprenger Health Care
06.2022 - 05.2024
High school diploma - equivalent
Whale Branch Early College High School
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice, Child Advocacy
University of South Carolina- Upstate