Dawn Knoblock
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
I am a well-rounded professional, with 32 years in the work force. I feel with my experiences as a teacher, medical assistant & in travel I am capable of contributing so much to my next career opportunity. I am always excited for the new adventure's life has to offer.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infant Preschool Teacher
Kidslife Child Development Center
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Maintain classroom structure, prepare and implement curriculum through developmental goals and play, oversee and train classroom aides and assistants, conduct child assessments, observe infants proactively to identify issues with emotional and/or physical development and work with supervisors and parents to address concerns, maintain good communication with parents about daily activities, give tours to prospective parents, oversee general health, feeding, and wellbeing of the children in my care
- Reason For leaving: Moved out of Reno, helped care for aging parents
Elementary Technology Specialist (Computer Teacher), & Teacher’s Aide II
Washoe County School District
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Lena Juniper Elementary
- Teach children K-6 age-appropriate computer skills, windows, word, power point, excel, keyboarding, computer research, school testing proctor, technical support for all school staff, set up and maintain all student related educational accounts, among many other activities involved with the computer lab
- Assist strategies teacher with classroom and students
- Reason for leaving: To help open and teach at Kidslife Child Development Center
Chiropractic Assistant / Medical Biller
Adams Chiropractic Health Clinic
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Helped Doctor open new clinic, preformed x-rays, patient therapy, exams, billing and coding for patient insurance, ordered all office supplies, EMR, Excel
- Reason for leaving: moved to Reno, Nevada
Medical Assistant
Denali OB/GYN
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Assist Doctor in all procedures performed in the clinic, verified insurance, administered injections, scheduled surgeries and office appointments, answer phones, triage patient phone calls, draw blood, EMR(electronic medical records), Excel, Word, customer service
- Reason for leaving: To help a friend open his own practice - Adams Chiropractic
Medical Assistant
The Women's Group
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Assisted Doctor in all procedures performed in the clinic, verified insurance, administered injections, scheduled surgeries and office appointments, answer phones, triage patient phone calls, draw blood, EMR
- Reason for leaving: Move back to Anchorage, Alaska
Medical Assistant
Alaska Center for Dermatology
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted Doctor in all procedures performed in the clinic, surgical tech, obtain a complete medical history, charting, verified insurance, scheduled surgeries and office appointments, EMR, answer phones, triage patient phone calls
- Reason for leaving: moved to Denver, Colorado
Medical Assistant
Anchorage Women's Clinic
07.2005 - 09.2006
- Assisted Doctor in all procedures performed in the clinic, verified insurance, administered injections, scheduled surgeries and office appointments, answer phones, triage patient phone calls, draw blood, EMR
- Reason for leaving: To help out a friend who was a Nurse Practitioner at a Dermatology office that was in dire need of medical assistants my current employer was over staffed.
Surgical Scrub Tech/Medical Assistant Labor & Delivery
Washoe Medical Center
02.2003 - 05.2005
- Scrub into all OB cases, assist Doctor in vaginal deliveries, help nurses within scope of practice, patient care, enter Dr
- Orders into computer, admit & discharge patients
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
- Reason for leaving: Moved to Anchorage, Alaska
Lead Infant Teacher / Administrative Assistant / Assistant Director
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
08.1998 - 02.2003
- Taught in classrooms of all ages, create lesson plans, communicate with parents, hiring of staff, classroom observations, staff reviews, Word, Excel, creating the monthly newsletter, order food for our kitchen, create lunch and snack menus, conducting fire drills, drove school van, was involved with children in our school with disabilities, helped incorporate lesson plans for children with disabilities
- Reason for leaving: To transition to working with children in a medical setting and grow in my knowledge base.
Lead Preschool Teacher / Staff Director
Noah's Ark Childcare Center
01.1995 - 06.1998
- Create lesson plans for 4 – 9 year old’s, oversee & train staff, staff reviews, ongoing communication with parents, scheduling, data entry
- Reason for leaving: Wanted to work at a preschool that had an infant program. I had just had my 1st baby.
Front Desk Attendent
Red Lion Hotel
06.1992 - 01.1995
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
Preschool Teacher’s Assistant
Sunshine House Preschool
05.1989 - 05.1991
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NVMedical Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NVSST Travel School
Soldotna, AKHigh School Diploma -
Soldotna High School
Soldotna, AKSkills
- Patient and dependable
- Fast learner
- Works good under pressure
- Self-motivated & focused
- Time Management
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Customer Service
Timeline
Lead Infant Preschool Teacher
Kidslife Child Development Center
05.2017 - 05.2021
Elementary Technology Specialist (Computer Teacher), & Teacher’s Aide II
Washoe County School District
07.2015 - 04.2017
Chiropractic Assistant / Medical Biller
Adams Chiropractic Health Clinic
10.2011 - 12.2014
Medical Assistant
Denali OB/GYN
03.2008 - 10.2011
Medical Assistant
The Women's Group
08.2007 - 03.2008
Medical Assistant
Alaska Center for Dermatology
10.2006 - 07.2007
Medical Assistant
Anchorage Women's Clinic
07.2005 - 09.2006
Surgical Scrub Tech/Medical Assistant Labor & Delivery
Washoe Medical Center
02.2003 - 05.2005
Lead Infant Teacher / Administrative Assistant / Assistant Director
Blue Kangaroo Learning Center
08.1998 - 02.2003
Lead Preschool Teacher / Staff Director
Noah's Ark Childcare Center
01.1995 - 06.1998
Front Desk Attendent
Red Lion Hotel
06.1992 - 01.1995
Preschool Teacher’s Assistant
Sunshine House Preschool
05.1989 - 05.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Truckee Meadows Community College
Medical Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Truckee Meadows Community College
SST Travel School
High School Diploma -
Soldotna High School
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