Alexandria Rice
Windsor,CO
Summary
Goal-oriented Paraprofessional that offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Thompson School District
09.2021 - Current
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Monitored students on field trips and group movement to keep students safe in public settings.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Orthodontic Assistant
Way Orthodontics
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepped examination rooms, sterilized equipment and instruments and maintained appropriate tray setup.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque, and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
- Set appointments and made follow-up calls.
- Took x-rays, photographs, and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Starting Point Dental
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Jenkins and LeBlanc Dentistry for Children
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Pharmacy Technician
Miami County Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Developed and implemented improvements to pharmacy organization system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2027
No Degree - General Studies
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS05.2017
No Degree - General Studies
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS12.2016
Skills
- Classroom support
- Social support
- Schedule Management
- IEP compliance
- Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Education Support
- Life Skills Development
Certification
CPR and First Aid certified
CPI training
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Thompson School District
09.2021 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Way Orthodontics
01.2019 - 05.2020
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Starting Point Dental
02.2018 - 09.2018
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Jenkins and LeBlanc Dentistry for Children
07.2017 - 02.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Miami County Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Western Governors University
No Degree - General Studies
Fort Scott Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Pittsburg State University
CPR and First Aid certified
CPI training
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