Passionate Teaching Assistant offering a background working various levels with children within public, homeschool, and church. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teachers Assistant
Craven County Board of Education
, NC
08.2021 - Current
Served as helper/caregiver to accommodate comfort/needs of assigned student
This may include feeding, toileting, lifting, etc
Worked in collaboration with student’s teachers to provide effective classroom learning environment for student
Provided individualized instruction/directions to students
Demonstrated various instructional activities to assist student’s comprehension and ability to access curriculum
Kept student on task
Praised and reinforced achievement of student
Assisted in data collection and reports student progress to teacher
Assisted with management of student behavior
Maintained confidential student information
Participated in staff development opportunities
Participated in CPI certification
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students
Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development
Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance
Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction
Implemented practice exercises and group assignments to assist students in quick information grasping
Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups
Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment
Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons
Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed
Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow
Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress
Patient Service Representative
Jennie Stuart Medical
Hopkinsville, KY
12.2019 - 04.2021
Greeted patients professionally in office and via telephone
Collected correct identification and insurance information
Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork
Took co-payments and compiled daily financial records
Compiled and reviewed medical charts
Used Athena Health to schedule appointments
Balanced deposits and credit card payments each day
Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval
Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures
Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records
Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients
Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff
Developed team communications and information for meetings
Followed proper protocol to keep a safe and healthy environment
Education
Medical Administrative Assistant
Career Step
Online
10.2012 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Union County High School
Blairsville, GA
08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Excel, Microsoft Office, Medical Records, HIPAA, Athena Health, McKessonundefined
Lead Occupational Therapist and AT Consultant at Sumner County Board of EducationLead Occupational Therapist and AT Consultant at Sumner County Board of Education