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ABIGAIL ALLEN

Vancouver,WA

Summary

I have worked in childcare for over 5 years and am excited to finally begin a new career path. I am looking for ways to gain work experience while I am in school for Medical Billing/Coding and Administration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PRIVATE NANNY

Natalie
05.2021 - Current
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry, and sanitized play areas
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth
  • Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
  • Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors, and therapists
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes
  • Administered and documented results of student assessments
  • Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress
  • Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps
  • Cultivated positive rapport with students, faculty, and parents
  • Developed appropriate youth curriculum in alignment with cultural and developmental needs
  • Placed supply orders, organized materials and restocked items

TEACHER'S AIDE

Arata Creek Behavioral School
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Supported classroom teachers by managing files, preparing materials, and updating records
  • Sorted and shelved books to help manage materials and free up teachers for more important work
  • Instructed and monitored students in use and care of school equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage
  • Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
  • Maintained computers in classrooms and laboratories and assisted students with hardware and software use
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems

CAREGIVER, SPECIAL NEEDS

Joachim
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection
  • Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
  • Provided detailed reports on all investigative activities
  • Recommended policies, procedures, and strategic goals to meet agency requirements

Education

Medical Coding/Billing

Clark College
Vancouver, WA

GED -

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
01.2017

Skills

  • Activities Planning
  • Microsoft Word
  • Fast Learner
  • Excel
  • Good Decision Making
  • Boundary Setting
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Cleaning Procedures
  • Dependable
  • Responsible
  • Food Handling
  • Customer Service

Hobbies and Interests

You can normally find me studying my course work if I am not busy working. When I find free time for myself, I spend it paddle boarding with my black lab, finding a new trail to explore, or crocheting several new projects.

Timeline

PRIVATE NANNY

Natalie
05.2021 - Current

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development
07.2019 - 05.2021

TEACHER'S AIDE

Arata Creek Behavioral School
08.2017 - 06.2019

CAREGIVER, SPECIAL NEEDS

Joachim
03.2015 - 08.2017

GED -

Lane Community College

Medical Coding/Billing

Clark College
ABIGAIL ALLEN