To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Southaven, MS
08.2019 - 05.2022
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Teacher's Assistant
Olive Branch Elementary School
Olive Branch, MS
08.2009 - 06.2014
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Receptionist
Pediatric Dental Group
Memphis, TN
02.1996 - 11.1997
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Checked patient insurance, demographic and health history to keep information current.
Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Responded to correspondence from insurance companies to verify patient's coverage.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Andrew Klenotic DDS
Richfield, OH
10.1994 - 12.1995
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
Accounting
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS
Dental Assisting
Akron Medical And Dental Institute
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Education
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
Akron, OH
06.1989
Skills
Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
Progress Tracking and Reporting
Organizational and Planning Skills
Safety Monitoring and Management
Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Cleaning and Sterilizing
Computer Proficiency
Visitor and Customer Relations
Positive Attitude and Energetic
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
08.2019 - 05.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Olive Branch Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2014
Receptionist
Pediatric Dental Group
02.1996 - 11.1997
Dental Assistant
Dr. Andrew Klenotic DDS
10.1994 - 12.1995
Accounting
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Dental Assisting
Akron Medical And Dental Institute
Education
The University of Akron
High School Diploma -
Garfield High School
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