Dedicated to encouraging and motivating students to reach their academic and character potential, with a passion for making a difference in their lives. Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail for documentation.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant/Preschool
Hamilton City School District
Hamilton, OH
08.2017 - Current
Work with both groups and individuals at tabletop activities.
Provided guidance and assistance to ensure that all safety procedures were followed during school activities.
Implemented behavior management systems designed specifically for each student's individual needs.
Prepared handouts, crafts, and activities.
Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
Encouraged independence among special education learners by teaching self-help skills such as personal hygiene routines or communication techniques.
Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
Dental Assistant
Hamilton Dental Group
Hamilton, OH
06.2004 - 08.2017
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Coordinator in Youth Programs
East Butler YMCA
Hamilton, OH
04.2007 - 08.2012
Part time position on weekends
Planned, organized, and worked youth events for afternoons and overnights.
Coordinated staff for events
Events included swimming, group games, crafts and snacks
Dental Assistant/Dental Receptionist
Drs. Erndt, Yonchak, and Halcomb DDS, MS
Fairfield, OH
10.1990 - 06.2004
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
Greeted patients, provided them with necessary paperwork, and verified insurance information.
Organized patient charts prior to each appointment in order to save time during check-in process.
Performed bookkeeping duties, preparing and sending financial statements or bills.