Traveling, Cooking, Decorating & Beautiful Beaches
Carmella Draper
ESL Teacher
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Passionate about teaching with a proven track record of developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Approach involves motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcing concepts through interactive classroom instruction and observation. Focus on fostering strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills to successfully help students thrive academically and personally.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receptionist
Manpower
10.2015 - 1 2018
- Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Boosted company image by providing friendly, professional, and timely assistance to all visitors, clients, and vendors.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Oversaw office equipment maintenance to support continuous and uninterrupted operations.
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Preschool
5 2022 - 05.2024
- Creating a positive and safe learning experience for toddler to kindergarten age children
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Aided students with special needs by adapting instructional materials and providing personalized guidance throughout lessons.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between activities by providing clear instructions and maintaining routines.
Home Health Aide
Excel/Help at Home
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
Administrative Assistant
Comcast
02.2010 - 09.2015
- Provides administrative and clerical support including correspondence, typing, filing, research, and various projects
- Practices good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality of sensitive information regarding department activities
- Creates intricate spreadsheets, Word documents, and/or PowerPoint presentations
- Screens and directs incoming phone calls
- Handles maintenance of all office equipment
- Composed and drafted all outgoing correspondence and reports for managers
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTERS INC
High School Diploma - undefined
John Bartram High School
Skills
Critical thinking
Cleaning and sanitizing
Student and parent relations
Behavior redirection
PC proficient
Meticulous and organized
Attention to detail
Executive presentation development
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Filing and data archiving
Caregiving
Home Care
Toddler Care
Childcare
Customer/Client relations
Telephone skills
Scheduling
Art education
Literacy development
Instructional support
Certification
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Interests
Timeline
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
07-2024
Home Health Aide
Excel/Help at Home
10.2018 - 05.2021
Receptionist
Manpower
10.2015 - 1 2018
Administrative Assistant
Comcast
02.2010 - 09.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
John Bartram High School
Teacher Assistant
KinderCare Preschool
5 2022 - 05.2024
Diploma - Computer Science
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTERS INC