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Jayla Vaughn

Baltimore,Maryland

Summary

Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through life experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Care Giver

Care.com
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided childcare assistance for newborn and adolescent children - along with those with special needs.
  • Provided activity and work plan assessments for the adolescents to maintain focus and development.
  • Provided a consistent routine for the adolescents to adhere to.
  • Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children in care.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
  • Maintained a clean, organized environment conducive to learning and play.

Additional Adult Assistant

BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools)
08.2022 - 04.2026
  • Developed work plan in providing support to special needs students.
  • Facilitated advocacy programs for students involved in IEP and 504 portfolios.
  • Implemented behavioral assessments for students.

Social Media Manager / Group Facilitator

Reclaiming Our Children and Community Project Inc.
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitate weekly therapeutic and skill-building groups for youth ages 6-17
  • Use creative tools (games, media, storytelling) to support emotional regulation and social skills
  • Document attendance, participation, and process notes in alignment with treatment plans
  • Design graphics, write captions, and schedule posts using Canva and Meta Business Suite
  • Monitor engagement and provide monthly analytics reports
  • Developed and executed comprehensive social media strategies to enhance community engagement and outreach.
  • Analyzed audience insights and metrics to refine content strategy for increased visibility and impact.
  • Managed daily social media operations, ensuring timely response to community inquiries and feedback.
  • Created engaging visual content utilizing design tools to strengthen brand presence across platforms.

Creative Content Coordinator (Intern)

Whole H.E.A.R.T. Foundation, INC.
05.2025 - 08.2025

Created and scheduled weekly Reels and posts for Instagram and Facebook

  • Promoted events and success stories to increase engagement
  • Designed monthly content calendars and implemented social media strategies
  • Captured behind-the-scenes content and collaborated with program staff
  • Aligned all content with organizational messaging and impact storytelling
  • Coordinated content creation for various platforms, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and goals.
  • Developed and maintained editorial calendar to streamline project timelines and enhance team collaboration.

Mental Health Specialist

Sheppard Pratt
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Provided emotional support services for adolescent and adult patients.
  • Documented patient progress and maintained all information in their file.
  • Oversaw facilitation of patient treatment plan.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff to maintain a safe environment.
  • Facilitate crisis intervention techniques along with training for internal staff.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify mental health needs and treatment goals.
  • Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to promote coping skills and emotional resilience.

Education

B.Sc. - Social Work and Multi-Platform Communications

Morgan State
Baltimore, MD
09-2025

High School Diploma -

Milford Mill Academy
Baltimore, MD
01-2021

Skills

  • Fluent in English and ASL
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workbook, Zoom, Canva, Smartsheet and Capcut
  • Social media management
  • RBT
  • Activity planning
  • Building rapport
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid
  • HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
  • Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing.

Media Features

  • “Rising Stars: Meet Jayla Vaughn of Baltimore”
  • VoyageBaltimore Magazine, May 2025
  • Interview with VoyageBaltimore (May 2025)
  • Featured for creative storytelling, community impact, and the vision behind the Gr8tion brand

Timeline

Social Media Manager / Group Facilitator

Reclaiming Our Children and Community Project Inc.
06.2025 - 08.2025

Creative Content Coordinator (Intern)

Whole H.E.A.R.T. Foundation, INC.
05.2025 - 08.2025

Child Care Giver

Care.com
06.2024 - Current

Mental Health Specialist

Sheppard Pratt
04.2023 - 04.2025

Additional Adult Assistant

BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools)
08.2022 - 04.2026

B.Sc. - Social Work and Multi-Platform Communications

Morgan State

High School Diploma -

Milford Mill Academy
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