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Education
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Certification
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Barbara Block

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant looking to progress in a career in Nursing in a fast-paced hospital that provides high quality patient care. A compassionate, caring, detail-oriented and warm personality that has excellent organizational and communication skills. Recently completed her CNA training with a strong desire to apply knowledge of patient care procedures and healthcare protocols. Passionate to enhance the well-being of patients and support the mission, vision and values of the healthcare team.



Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Capoeira Angola Teacher

Master Teacher of Capoeira Angola

ACANNE
05.2009 - Current
  • Master Teacher of Capoeira Angola; a Brazilian Martial Art since 2009
  • Travel throughout the USA, Australia, Caribbean, Europe and Brazil to teach workshops
  • Mentored students, sharing best practices and providing instruction and education on the history of this Martial Art
  • Participated in professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational, physical education and teaching trends
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. This includes working with children with disabilities, both learning and physical.

Education

CNA - Nursing

Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix
03-2024

Associate of Arts - English

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
07-2021

Skills

  • Vital Signs (reading and measuring)
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, PPT
  • Communication
  • Compassion
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Medical Terminology

Accomplishments

  • One of few female master teachers from Salvador, Brazil
  • Completed English as Second Language at Scottsdale Community College
  • Completed Associates Degree at Scottsdale Community College
  • Completed CNA program at Paradise Valley Community College

Certification

  • CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Interests


  • Nursing
  • Health Care
  • Nutrition
  • Physical Education: Pilates, Yoga and Capoeira Angola
  • Full-Time Mother of Two Daughters (9 and 13)

Timeline

Master Teacher of Capoeira Angola

ACANNE
05.2009 - Current

Capoeira Angola Teacher

CNA - Nursing

Paradise Valley Community College

Associate of Arts - English

Scottsdale Community College

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