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Cari Baxter

Aberdeen,WA

Summary

Motivated and dedicated professional with extensive customer-service skills and good work ethics seeking opportunities to further my skills and experience. Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Student-focused Substitute Teacher accomplished in managing classrooms and delivering lessons. Careful about following teachers' plans and maintaining discipline. Offers great computer skills and solid understanding of classroom technology. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Wishkah Valley School Dist 117
09.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Substitute Paraprofessional

Wishkah Valley School Dist 117
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

COVID-19 Tester/Contact Tracer

Wishkah Valley School Dist 117
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
  • Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
  • Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
  • Documented findings according to established standards, logging and communicating details to streamline infection assessment process.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.

Emergency Room Registration Clerk

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • Greet patients/visitors and check them in if needed
  • Obtain and verify identification and insurance information
  • Collect co-pays from patients
  • Answer and transfer inbound calls
  • Page medical staff as needed
  • Announce and clear urgent/emergent codes so medical staff can respond accordingly
  • Enter patient information to complete lab specs and other clinical procedures.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.

Stay-At-Home Parent

Self-Employed
11.2010 - 08.2017
  • Assigned appropriate chores and praised targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility
  • Instructed and assisted children in the development of health and personal habits
  • Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills
  • Observed children's behavior for irregularities, took temperature, transported children to doctor, or administered medications, as directed, to maintain children's health
  • Prepared and served nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for the child or children
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children
  • Taught and performed age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children
  • Directly supported the children in their completion of school projects as well as accurately and efficiently managing family finances.

Customer Service Representative

Timberland Bank
02.2006 - 01.2011
  • Responsibly handled and distributed large amounts of money as the vault teller
  • Checked to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems
  • Completed contract forms, prepare change of address records, or issue service discontinuance orders, using computers
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints
  • Contacted customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments
  • Determined charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing
  • Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation
  • Solicited sales of new or additional services or products
  • Opened and closed customer accounts.

Education

Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding -

Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, WA
09.1999 - 06.2003

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication (letters, emails, presentations, face-to-face communications)
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work independently
  • Greenway
  • MS Word
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Multi-Subject Instruction
  • Oral language development
  • Technology integration
  • Phonics instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Multicultural awareness
  • Adapting teaching methods
  • Physical education
  • Special education support

Honors Awards

Ultimate Medical Academy Dean's List, 2017-2018

Typing Speed

36 WPM

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-5

Wishkah Valley School Dist 117
09.2022 - Current

Substitute Paraprofessional

Wishkah Valley School Dist 117
01.2021 - Current

COVID-19 Tester/Contact Tracer

Wishkah Valley School Dist 117
10.2020 - 06.2023

Emergency Room Registration Clerk

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2020

Stay-At-Home Parent

Self-Employed
11.2010 - 08.2017

Customer Service Representative

Timberland Bank
02.2006 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Aberdeen High School
09.1999 - 06.2003

Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding -

Ultimate Medical Academy
Cari Baxter