Marian Anderson
Rockford,IL
Summary
Compassionate birth supporter focusing on providing emotional and physical support to all birthing people. Successfully assisted numerous families, facilitating positive birthing experiences and enhancing maternal well-being and comfort. Demonstrated skills in communication and empathy to create a calm and supportive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birth Doula
Brightpoint
01.2024 - Current
- Knowledgeable about matters related to birth, safe sleep, and labor
- Managed a caseload of 10 clients at any given time and still active participant in births
- Organized community events and communicate with community members
- Increased client confidence in their ability to have their baby and to parent
- Reduce stress of clients during labor with effective relaxation techniques and breathing exercises
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to create seamless support for labor and postpartum periods
Co-Lead Teacher
UW Health Kids Learning Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed, planned, Implemented, and coordinated play-based learning activities that focused on music and art for 20 four and five-year-olds
- Communicated with parents to discuss behavior, learning needs, and social/emotional skills
- Worked with co-teachers and colleagues to plan and implement new lessons
Co-Lead Teacher
Trinity Daycare
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Worked with children from lower socioeconomic households and communicated with parents to give their children the best education and any services that may have been needed and provided
- Created a safe learning environment that was up to DCFS standards
- Learned to work quickly under pressure, problem-solve, and de-escalate situations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
University of Arizona - Global Campus
Chandler, AZ08.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Massage techniques
- Family Involvement
- Prenatal education
- Postpartum care
- Labor Process
- Breastfeeding support
Certification
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)- Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
- CPR & First Aid - American Red Cross
- Doula Certification - DONA
- CNA - Started 2025
LANGUAGES
English (Primary)
ASL
Timeline
Birth Doula
Brightpoint
01.2024 - Current
Co-Lead Teacher
UW Health Kids Learning Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Co-Lead Teacher
Trinity Daycare
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)- Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice
- CPR & First Aid - American Red Cross
- Doula Certification - DONA
- CNA - Started 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education Administration
University of Arizona - Global Campus
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