Brenda Ritoch
Underwood,WA
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, as well as planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement. Friendly and outgoing parapro focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
SpEd Paraprofessional
ESD 112
08.2008 - Current
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
Medical Assistant
Columbia Pain Management
04.2005 - 05.2008
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms.
Medical Assistant
North Shore Family Clinic
03.1992 - 07.2003
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH07.2021
Skills
- Classroom support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Teaching and Instruction
- Emotional Support
- Student Supervision
- Schedule Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation
- Teacher Support
- Elementary education
- Student records management
Timeline
SpEd Paraprofessional
ESD 112
08.2008 - Current
Medical Assistant
Columbia Pain Management
04.2005 - 05.2008
Medical Assistant
North Shore Family Clinic
03.1992 - 07.2003
Associate of Arts - Teacher Education
Eastern Gateway Community College