April Roppo
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Highly motivated paraprofessional eager to assist teachers with diverse needs, and committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping children reach academic goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
07.2010 - Current
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Optometrist Assistant
For Eyes Optical
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Assisted with insurance questions, eligibility, and prior authorizations of medications and glasses.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
Remittance Processing Specialist
AT&T
04.2003 - 11.2007
- Operated mail sorting equipment.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
- Operated mail processing equipment.
- Managed mail drop offs and pick ups.
- Processed check images and endorsements.
- Operated transport machines.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2023
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
- Emotional Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Child Advocacy
- Educational Support
- Food Preparation and Service
- Infant Care
- Child Safety
- Needs Assessment
- Health and Safety
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Planning and Leading Activities
- Conflict Resolution
- Special Needs Care
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
Timeline
In-Home Daycare Provider
Self-employed
07.2010 - Current
Optometrist Assistant
For Eyes Optical
03.2007 - 12.2009
Remittance Processing Specialist
AT&T
04.2003 - 11.2007
Associate of Arts - Education
Eastern Gateway Community College