Mikayla Wilzbach
Oak Grove
Summary
Dedicated professional with a passion for promoting health and education in diverse communities. Strengths include effective communication, adaptability in teaching, and a commitment to community engagement. Proven ability to connect with individuals and facilitate programs that enhance public health awareness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Disease Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Clay County Public Health Center
Liberty
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted interview with individuals to identify contacts of infected individuals to gather information of exposure and spread of COVID-19
- Provided pre and post-test counseling to explain control measures and acted as a case manager for specific conditions
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records, completed detailed reports, and documented findings
- Provided patients and the public with information on disease prevention, treatment, and control
- Facilitated community outreach programs to promote health awareness and education.
- Engaged with community members to gather information on health trends and issues.
English Teacher
Q-Kids English
Rexburg
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Taught children of various ages English
- Implemented educational games to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Completed a 120 hour certification for TESOL
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse groups of young learners.
Public Health Intern
Teton County Weed and Pest
Jackson
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Mapped, tracked, and collected larvae and adult mosquito samples
- Identified adult mosquitoes in a lab with a microscope as the vector for West Nile
- Analyzed mosquitos using the RAMP West Nile Virus Test testing for positive samples
- Wrote reports and kept records of positive West Nile Virus Tests
- Shared information on location and positive samples with the Wyoming State Health Department
- Trained other employees how to find, map, and identify larvae and adult mosquitoes
Teller
Peoples Bank & Trust Co.
Troy
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained cash drawer, ensuring proper balancing at shift end.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of all customer records and information according to company policies.
- Resolved problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts.
- Assisted customers with account inquiries and service requests.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Public Health
Brigham Young University – Idaho
Rexburg, IDSkills
- Customer service
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Reading and teaching
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Community engagement
- Program planning
- Data management
- Research skills
- Early childhood education
Volunteer Experience
Full-time Volunteer Representative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Luzon, Philippines, 09/01/13, 03/31/15, Created weekly statistical reports for volunteer headquarters, using Microsoft excel, Organized and planned 2-hour training meetings monthly, with 20 full-time volunteers for 6 months, Taught sex education and addiction recovery programs to people of various ages, Taught and helped people of various ages how to set and reach goals for a healthier lifestyle, Trained other full-time volunteers principles of short and long-term goal setting, Learned conversational Tagalog in 9 months
Additional Work Experience
- Teller, Peoples Bank & Trust Co., Troy, MO, 11/01/11, 09/30/13, Served customers by completing account transactions such as deposits, withdraws, and other services, Handled large cash transactions and processed paper work accordingly, Sold and verified cashier’s checks and series e bonds, Balanced cash drawers
- English Teacher, Q-Kids English, Rexburg, ID, 02/01/20, Present, Taught children of various ages English, Worked early mornings and late nights, Completed a 120 hour certification for TESOL
Public Health Experience
- Public Health Intern, Teton County Weed and Pest, Jackson, WY, 05/01/18, 09/30/18, Mapped, tracked, and collected larvae and adult mosquito samples, Identified adult mosquitoes in a lab with a microscope as the vector for West Nile, Analyzed mosquitos using the RAMP West Nile Virus Test testing for positive samples, Wrote reports and kept records of positive West Nile Virus Tests, Shared information on location and positive samples with the Wyoming State Health Department, Trained other employees how to find, map, and identify larvae and adult mosquitoes
- Disease Case Investigator/Contact Tracer, Clay County Public Health Center, Conducted interview with individuals to identify contacts of infected individuals to gather information of exposure and spread of COVID-19, Provided pre and post-test counseling to explain control measures and acted as a case manager for specific conditions, Maintained accurate and confidential client records, completed detailed reports, and documented findings, Provided patients and the public with information on disease prevention, treatment, and control
Timeline
Disease Case Investigator/Contact Tracer
Clay County Public Health Center
10.2021 - 02.2023
English Teacher
Q-Kids English
02.2020 - 04.2021
Public Health Intern
Teton County Weed and Pest
05.2018 - 09.2018
Teller
Peoples Bank & Trust Co.
11.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelors of Science - Public Health
Brigham Young University – Idaho