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Angela Totten

Dallas,OR

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

McMinnville Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
  • Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.

Educational Assistant

Dallas School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.

In Home Caregiver

Lorri Ferge For Roy Vaughn
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.

Cashier, Service Desk and Safety Lead

Walmart
11.2010 - 06.2017
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs, responding professionally to compliments and complaints or hostile customers.
  • Knowledge of the walmart regulatory rules guiding a customer service associate and addressing challenges according to policies of Walmart.
  • Handle issue of returns, exchange and refunds
  • Adhere to safety procedures and ensuring the security and safety of customers in the store.
  • Assisted with bill pay, money orders, check cashing.
  • I sent money via western union to different locations including different countries.

Education

Dallas High School
Dallas, OR
06.1998

Skills

  • Manage Programs
  • Curriculum Planning and Implementation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Money Handling
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Emergency Service Coordination
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Creative Issue Resolution

Timeline

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher

McMinnville Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

Dallas School District
08.2021 - 08.2022

In Home Caregiver

Lorri Ferge For Roy Vaughn
06.2017 - 05.2021

Cashier, Service Desk and Safety Lead

Walmart
11.2010 - 06.2017

Dallas High School
Angela Totten