Allie Merola
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring a strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Suncoast Academy
Brooksville, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Orthodontic Assistant
Thomas Orthodontics
Land O' Lakes, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took pano and ceph, photographs, and itero scans of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
Daycare Teacher
All Aboard Academy
Spring Hill
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed lesson plans and activities to engage children in learning
- Conducted assessments of student performance and progress
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions
- Ensured safety of all children by monitoring playground equipment use
- Engage with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
Dental Assistant
A Safari Dental
New Port Richey
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Front Counter Cashier
Pizza Villa and Restaurant
Spring Hill
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries in a friendly and professional manner
- Processed payments using cash, credit cards, debit cards, checks, or gift cards
- Provided change to customers as needed
- Stocked supplies such as napkins, straws, condiments for customer convenience
- Balanced the register at the end of each shift and ensured all transactions were accurate
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints with friendly and level-headed assistance
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
Education
Dental Assistant -
Ata Career Education
Spring Hill, FL01.2023
High School Diploma -
West Islip High School
New York, NY01.2019
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- First Aid Training
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- CPR and First Aid
- Parent Communication
- Safety Monitoring
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dental Hygiene
- Medical Records Management
- Oral X-Rays
- Dental Impressions
- Chairside Assistance
- Patient Scheduling
- Oral Healthcare
- Dental Radiography
- Sterilization Techniques
- Taking X-Rays
- Exam Room Setups
- Instrument Preparation
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Suncoast Academy
08.2024 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
Thomas Orthodontics
04.2024 - Current
Daycare Teacher
All Aboard Academy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Dental Assistant
A Safari Dental
01.2023 - 09.2023
Front Counter Cashier
Pizza Villa and Restaurant
12.2020 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant -
Ata Career Education
High School Diploma -
West Islip High School