Christine Holmes
Norton,MA
Summary
Passionate educator with background in supporting teachers and students across preschool to secondary school levels. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments, adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and implementing innovative educational techniques. Demonstrated ability to improve student understanding and academic performance through targeted instructional support. Committed to fostering educational development and success for all students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Management
Canine New England
Walpole, Massachusetts
01.2022 - Current
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner while resolving issues promptly.
- Created weekly schedules for front desk staff members based on availability.
- Processed payments from customers using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bicounty Collaborative
Walpole, Massachusetts
01.2016 - Current
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Developed creative activities designed to engage all levels of learners within the classroom setting.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Helped teachers manage classroom and workload.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Fostered relationships between general education peers and those receiving specialized services within the classroom setting.
- Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by a teacher.
- Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
ER Veterinary Technician
New England Animal Hospital
Bridgewater, MA
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
- Performed radiographic examinations with digital imaging system.
- Assisted the veterinarian in surgical procedures by preparing the patient for surgery, monitoring vital signs during anesthesia induction and recovery and maintaining a sterile field.
- Monitored anesthetic agents during surgery to ensure safety of animal under anesthesia.
- Administered treatments prescribed by veterinarians such as injections, oral medications or.
- Performed triage and nursing care of hospitalized patients, including providing IV catheter placement, administering medications, drawing blood samples, and performing laboratory tests.
Education
Elementary Education - Education
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA01-2027
Veterinary Technician Certification - Animal Science
Animal Rescue League
Boston, MA05-1997
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, Massachusetts 05-1991
Education, Special Education, Conferences
Professional Continuing Education Annually
Walpole, MASkills
- Leadership qualities
- Group and individual instruction
- Teacher support
- Special education
- Early childhood education
- Classroom management
- Strategic thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Performance improvement
Affiliations
- Hobbies include photography, animal care, cooking and gardening.
- Director of The Alexa’s Bright Smile Foundation Scholarship
- Favorite things are the beach and spending time with my family
- Favorite places Cape Cod and the Islands
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Management
Canine New England
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bicounty Collaborative
01.2016 - Current
ER Veterinary Technician
New England Animal Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2019
Elementary Education - Education
Bristol Community College
Veterinary Technician Certification - Animal Science
Animal Rescue League
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Education, Special Education, Conferences
Professional Continuing Education Annually