Open To Work
Caroline Street
Loveland,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven skills in community outreach, event planning, and customer service. Experienced in behavior management and empowering individuals towards independent living.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Bethleham Inn
Bend Homeless Shelter
Loveland, OR
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within the community.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
Elementary School Teacher
WCSD#6
Greeley, Colorado
08.1982 - 08.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic progress.
- Assessed student performance through tests and observational methods for improvement.
- Organized extracurricular activities to foster student interests and skills development.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance teaching effectiveness and engagement.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Receptionist For Dentist
Dr. Roderick Kirk, DDS
Greeley, Colorado
08.1974 - 08.1978
- Greeted patients warmly and ensured a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed appointment scheduling using dental practice management software.
- Answered phone calls and addressed patient inquiries efficiently.
- Collected and verified patient information during check-in procedures.
- Maintained organized patient records and files for easy access.
- Coordinated communication between patients and dental staff effectively.
- Assisted with insurance verification and claims processing tasks.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the reception area daily.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Behavior management
- Lesson development
- Customer service
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Record management
- Team collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Communication strategies
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Volunteer coordination
- Patient relations
- Technology integration
- Quality assurance
- Recordkeeping
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Self-Directed
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- PPE use
- Verbal communication
- Computer skills
- Leadership
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Bethleham Inn
Bend Homeless Shelter
06.2023 - 05.2025
Elementary School Teacher
WCSD#6
08.1982 - 08.2013
Receptionist For Dentist
Dr. Roderick Kirk, DDS
08.1974 - 08.1978
Master of Arts - Education
University of Northern Colorado