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Laila Jefferson
Certified Nurse Assitant, Direct Support Professional , CARAFAP
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD United States
Joined: Apr 6th, 2026

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I would be an excellent addition to your team because I am a diligent, respectful, resilient servant-leader. I am committed to elevating every environment I enter through compassion, integrity, and a strong work ethic. I enjoy creating and getting involved in organizations to serve others. I am currently a freshman, psychology major, double minor in biology and chemistry at Howard University. My ultimate career aspiration is to become a leader, educator, and researcher in the medical field, providing the highest quality of care to underserved, vulnerable populations. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 2029

Undergrad Major: Psychology

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I currently work with CARAFAP as Certified Nurse Assitant, Direct Support Professional
I have 8 years of experience working in the industry.

Direct Support Professional | CARAFAP (Care and Recreational Activities for Autistic People, LLC)
From November 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
Support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in daily living skills, social skills, communication, and helping them gain independence in their personal goals and community engagement.

Team Manager | Riverdale Baptist School
From September 2024 to June 2025 • 1 year(s)
Maintain detailed records of scores and stats for individual players and team as whole. Assist coach by managing roster.

Summer Research Intern | Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
From June 2024 to August 2024 • 0 year(s)
Conducted research at WRAIR's Sleep Research Center under direct mentorship, applied scalp electrodes to subjects undergoing testing to determine wakefulness, and presented poster on effects and treatment of sleep loss in the elderly.

Volunteer Day Camp Counselor | Marcellus Dance Studios
From January 2018 to December 2019 • 1 year(s)
Assisted the camp director in leading 20-50 elementary aged children during summer camp. Responsible for caring for children during field trips and helped create fun and educational activities.

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