Becky Ruark
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
Passionate Teaching Assistant working with students at elementary level. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Unit Coordinator
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 11.2010
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
- Entered work orders into computer system for appropriate departments regarding maintenance issues and biomed needs.
- Transcribed physician orders accurately and alerted nurses to new orders, single orders and stat medications.
Teacher Assitant
Pinnacle Academy
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials.
Case Manager
Pace Center For Girls
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work And Psychology
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05.2005
Skills
Strong work ethic
Quick learner
Easy to get along with people
Works well with children
Timeline
Health Unit Coordinator
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 11.2010
Teacher Assitant
Pinnacle Academy
06.2007 - 06.2009
Case Manager
Pace Center For Girls
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Social Work And Psychology
Southeastern University
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