Emma Parrish
Wilmington
Summary
Statement of Purpose: Trying to make the world a better place for those who are vulnerable. I aim to help provide care and comfort for families and children to make the world a better place.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Kiddie Academy
Wilmington
05.2025 - Current
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual students.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Easterseals
Wilmington/Hampstead
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Responsibilities include ensuring the client is safe and meeting goals that are on their goal grid in the absence of the main caregiver.
- Bringing clients into the community while meeting goals.
Caregiver/Intern
Paws4People (Puppy Development Center)
Castle Hayne
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Responsibilities include nighttime shifts taking care of the puppies at the puppy development center, as well as early morning shifts.
- Shifts consist of ensuring the puppies are set up for success, taken out, played with, working on commands, ensuring their rooms are clean.
- As well as laundry, mopping, and other household chores.
- I am also responsible for weekly puppy outings which socialize and help continue the puppies training.
- I still volunteer at this organization.
Waitress
Sam Jones BBQ
Winterville
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for managing guests' orders, serving guests, and bussing the tables as well as other Front of The House duties.
Host
Texas Roadhouse
High Point
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Responsibilities include managing seating for guests, managing to-go orders.
Server
Wellspring
Greensboro
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsibilities include taking, filling, and serving orders to residents of the retirement community in the main dining room.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family and Community Services
East Carolina University
12.2024
Skills
- Team player
- Compassionate
- Goal-oriented
- Quick learner
- Active listening
- Communication
- Empathetic
- Child care
- Animal care
References
Available Upon Request
Statement Of Purpose
Trying to make the world a better place for those who are vulnerable. I aim to help provide care and comfort for families and children to make the world a better place.
Accomplishments
- Certified in Assistance Dog Training
- Paws4People volunteer of the month
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Kiddie Academy
05.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Easterseals
12.2024 - 05.2025
Caregiver/Intern
Paws4People (Puppy Development Center)
08.2024 - 02.2025
Waitress
Sam Jones BBQ
10.2022 - 07.2024
Host
Texas Roadhouse
01.2020 - 08.2020
Server
Wellspring
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Family and Community Services
East Carolina University