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Nyadiew "Naddie" A. Ernst

Palm Desert

Summary

Highly motivated and committed Medical Assistant with proven history of superior performance at individual, team and organizational levels. Multitasks and prioritizes workloads with little or no supervision. Detail-oriented professional looking to bring medical background and team-building skills to deadline-driven environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homeschool Educator

Self-Employed
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Implemented diverse educational resources, including technology tools, to support varied learning styles.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal evaluations for tailored instruction.
  • Cultivated a positive learning environment that fostered critical thinking and creativity among students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that reinforced curriculum objectives and promoted social skills development.

Special Education Resource Teacher

NIles. ESD 71
08.2024 - 03.2025

● Lead Case Manager for 14 individuals, overseeing the delivery of mandated behavioral and health-related services.

  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse student needs.

● Provided direct care and specialized support for non-verbal populations, focusing on goal attainment and developmental milestones.

● Led crisis intervention and de-escalation for patients with acute behavioral health disruptions.

  • Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies.

Science Lead Teacher

Maternity BVM
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Plan the curriculum for classes and deliver it to students
  • Tailor lessons to age groups and abilities.
  • Evaluate and mentor students by grading homework and tests and assessing projects to know where a student stands.
  • Plan for long-term progression across subject and ages grades K-8
  • Build in effective assessment for learning– not just relying on tests
  • Support science teachers in grades K-5

4th grade teacher

Maternity BVM
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed calendars, scheduled appointments, and arranged meetings and conferences
  • Prepared and distributed reports, presentations, and other materials
  • Handled confidential documents and maintained their proper organization
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for executives and guests

Sped Paraeducator- 7th and 8th grade

North Central Junior High - ICCSD
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assist teachers in teaching and supporting students
  • Advocate for students
  • Monitor and manage student

Preschool teacher

Little Angels Learning Center
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Assisting Lead teachers in creating lesson plans, opening and closing classroom, teaching children. Worked in all classrooms from Infants to Preschool (0-5 yo)
  • Lead teacher: Creating lesson plans, opening and closing classrooms, teaching children. Working on social emotional skills. 2.5-year old's to 3.5 years ol

CNA/Medicine Aide

Oaknoll Retirement Community
09.2014 - 11.2018
  • Provided compassionate care and support to residents, enhancing their daily living experiences.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, ensuring comfort and dignity for all residents.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident conditions to nursing staff promptly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Education

B.S. - Elem. Education and Spec. Education

Western Governors University
01-2023

Master of Science - UXD and Educational Technology

Western Governors University
01-2025

Interdepartmental Studies with a focus in health science - cultures of healing

University of Iowa
01-2021

Skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Decision-making skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • HIPAA compliance

Certification

  • Elementary Education (Self Contained General Education) Grade 1 through Grade 6
  • Early Childhood Education (Self Contained General Education) Birth through Grade 2
  • Learning Behavior Specialist I Kindergarten through Age 22
  • First Aide/CPR
  • Mandatory Reporter
  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant - NHA
  • Certified Yoga Instructor

Timeline

Homeschool Educator

Self-Employed
03.2025 - Current

Special Education Resource Teacher

NIles. ESD 71
08.2024 - 03.2025

Science Lead Teacher

Maternity BVM
08.2023 - 03.2024

4th grade teacher

Maternity BVM
03.2022 - 08.2023

Sped Paraeducator- 7th and 8th grade

North Central Junior High - ICCSD
11.2020 - 06.2021

CNA/Medicine Aide

Oaknoll Retirement Community
09.2014 - 11.2018

Preschool teacher

Little Angels Learning Center
01.2014 - 01.2020

Interdepartmental Studies with a focus in health science - cultures of healing

University of Iowa

B.S. - Elem. Education and Spec. Education

Western Governors University

Master of Science - UXD and Educational Technology

Western Governors University
Nyadiew "Naddie" A. Ernst