Ayana M.
Birth/Postpartum Doula at CAPPA Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Holistic Nutritionist Certification
Institute for Integrative NutritionSep, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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CAPPA Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Birth/Postpartum Doula
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Mar 2020 - Present
• Offer support to expecting couples in order for them to have a pleasant birth experience. • Provide young mothers the convenient information and support regarding the emotional and physical recovery following childbirth to assist them in their new role. • Provided women and their partners relevant knowledge about the childbirth process and options available for pain control. • Empowered them to formulate birth plans and make educated decisions regarding their care. • Participated in various conferences for prenatal education and childbirth programs. • Facilitated resources for postpartum maternal and newborn/infant health care. Show less
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FEMA
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France
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Internet
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Disaster Recovery Specialist
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Feb 2019 - Present
• Met regularly with representatives from community-based organizations, community leaders and public officials to identify and provide solutions to complex issues. • Worked closely with local government agencies to ensure all eligible disaster-related damages and costs were documented for state and/or federal reimbursement. • Traveled through numerous affected communities to inform residents about what specific disaster assistance programs are available and how to access them. • Met regularly with representatives from community-based organizations, community leaders and public officials to identify and provide solutions to complex issues. • Worked closely with local government agencies to ensure all eligible disaster-related damages and costs were documented for state and/or federal reimbursement. • Traveled through numerous affected communities to inform residents about what specific disaster assistance programs are available and how to access them.
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NYC Department of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2019
• Provided special education students with enriching learning activities designed to help them fulfill their potential intellectually, emotionally, physically, and for growth socially. • Develop and implement and monitor individual educational plans, functional behavior plans and behavior intervention plans designed to promote educational and social development for students with learning disabilities. • Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of student’s appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction in the least restrictive environment. • Coordinate special education services and serve as the primary contact for the parent and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners. • Communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of progress. • Develop and implement curriculum, project-based learning, student-directed learning activities and enhance lessons using various technology platforms. Conduct small group and individual’s classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs. • Assess student achievement through data analysis and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes. Show less
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Health Educator
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Sep 2009 - Feb 2013
• Assisted management of organization at the Brooklyn location in training staff members in HIV/AIDS awareness procedures. • Counseled teenagers and adults about sexually transmitted infections (STI), prevention methods, and the use of contraceptives. • Worked with project coordinators to assess community needs around engagement and enrollment into ADAP and other health coverage programs. • Conducted on-site workshops and outreach campaigns in targeted areas, as well as participated in health fairs as an agency representative. • Created innovative strategies to develop partnerships with other community service organizations in order to help those recently diagnosed with HIV. Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2009
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
Bachelor's degree, Cultural Anthropology
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