Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
State Technical College Of Missouri
08.2019 - Current
Perform instruction for college level students.
Lecture and didactic performances daily.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistnat
Barnhart Dental
05.2018 - 05.2020
Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Assisted in administering nitrous oxide.
Assisted in coronal polishing.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
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