Paris Yokota

School Age Teacher & Substitute at Sunny Daycare (2025-01 – Present)

Plan and execute engaging activities for school age children while supervising groups and maintaining certifications.

• Plan and execute engaging activities while encouraging positive social interactions and teaching emotional regulation skills.
• Supervise groups of up to 15 students a time (ages 6-12 years old).
• Stay up to date on CPR Certifications and Food Handler's Permits.
• Organize, clean, and sanitize eating and play areas.

Caretaker at Seasonal Nanny (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Provided full-time childcare for two young boys including meal preparation, transportation, and developmental support.

• Cared for two young boys (ages 1 & 4).
• Took the boys on various preplanned outings and drove the kids as needed.
• Prepared meals, cleaned the house, changed diapers, potty trained, and performed basic first aid as needed.
• Helped with speech development of the 4-year-old through activities, practice, and play.

Administrative Assistant & Court Specialist at Suncrest Counseling (2024-01 – 2025-12)

Managed patient communications, financial tracking, and coordination with judicial systems while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

• Created a positive patient environment for clients as a first contact over the phone and in person.
• Applied HIPAA guidelines while communicating with patients and managing their PHI.
• Used QuickBooks to make and track patient payments and financial reporting.
• Utilized Google Workspace to create and modify appointments for clients.
• Coordinated information between clients and judicial systems across Utah, as well as keeping a record of class and appointment attendance.

Social & Emotional Wellbeing Aide at Cascade Elementary School (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Provided hands-on classroom support focusing on social-emotional development and behavior management for diverse learners.

• Provided daily hands-on support in the classroom, outdoors, and on field trips for over 20 students simultaneously.
• Developed and implemented de-escalation techniques that improved the behavior of difficult students by over 54%.
• Multitasked between assignment management, mental health assistance, and safety controls while maintaining a calm and collected demeanor.
• Collected and managed data on performance improvements and difficulties encountered with atypical learners.

Freelance Floral Support at Flowers By Paigey (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Provided floral event support across Utah County and Salt Lake County for weddings, receptions, and banquets.

• Traveled across Utah County and Salt Lake County to assist florists in setting up events such as weddings, receptions, and banquets.
• Assisted in floral design for bouquets, centerpieces, corsages, etc.
• Cleaned up after events promptly through efficient organization and physical labor.

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education – Utah Valley University (2026-12)

Associate's Degree in Science – Utah Valley University (2024-12)

High School Diploma – West Jordan High School (2020-06)