Derrick Teagle
Newnan,GA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver, Special Needs, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification techniques, emergency response training, and adaptive communication strategies to support individuals with diverse needs. Excel in patience, empathy, and active listening, ensuring comfort and trust while fostering independence and learning among clients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Polling Official
Coweta County Elections Office
Newnan, Georgia
10.2020 - Current
- Verified voter eligibility using county election records and poll books.
- Set up Coweta County polling station equipment and voting materials.
- Explained voting rules, accessibility options, and precinct instructions to voters.
- Monitored polling place activity and maintained orderly voter flow.
- Protected ballot privacy and followed county election security procedures.
- Assisted with voting machines, scanners, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Closed precinct, reconciled materials, and returned supplies to Coweta County Elections Office.
- Monitored the polling area for any irregularities or suspicious activities.
- Assisted in setting up polling station, including arranging tables and chairs.
- Provided guidance on proper completion of ballots for those who requested assistance.
- Assisted disabled persons in casting their votes in a secure manner.
- Explained ballot initiatives and propositions to voters as needed.
- Conducted voter registration process according to established procedures.
- Ensured that voting booths were properly equipped with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with other officials in training new staff members on electoral procedures.
- Informed supervisor of any issues or problems that arose during shifts.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Acumen Fiscal Agency
Newnan, GA
01.2013 - Current
- Monitored client safety, comfort, and well-being throughout home and community settings.
- Followed individualized care plans and parent-directed support instructions from Fiscal Agency.
- Assisted with meal preparation, hygiene, dressing, and mobility support tasks.
Executive Assistant
Empower 4 Life
Newnan, GA
08.2006 - Current
- Coordinated executive calendars and prioritized meetings for Empower 4 Life leadership
- Managed confidential correspondence and routed sensitive communications across Empower 4 Life
- Prepared agendas, briefs, and meeting notes for leadership sessions
- Plan and organize Empower 4 Life events
- Mentored over 800 students
- Coordinated over 300 trips
- Drafted meeting agendas and recorded minutes for leadership discussions.
- Coordinated follow-up tasks and kept project deadlines organized.
- Maintained company confidence and protected business operations by keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
- Organized 28 Moments of Empowerment Seminars.
OR Technician Assistant
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
Newnan
06.1999 - 06.2010
- Prepared operating rooms at Piedmont Newnan Hospital for surgical procedures.
- Transported patients safely between pre-op, OR, and recovery areas.
- Stocked surgical supplies and cleaned OR suites between cases.
- Handled instruments and equipment according to hospital infection control standards.
- Disposed of biohazard waste and maintained clean surgical work areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newnan High School
Newnan, GA05-1995
Skills
- Care plan documentation
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility support
- Meal preparation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Patient transport
- Safety monitoring
- Daily living support
- Emergency response
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Incident reporting
- Community activities
- Stress management
- Social interaction
Certification
- First Aid CPR
Affiliations
• Pickleball, Bowling, Hiking, Escape Rooms and watching sporting events
• I love traveling and visiting National Museums
• I love serving our community and listening to praise and worship music.
• I am a member of The Newnan Kiwanis Club as well as a sports writer for the Newnan Times Herald.
• I am a member of the Newnan Police Department Community Resource Board and The Board President for Community Action For Improvement which serves 5 counties.
• I love traveling and visiting National Museums
• I love serving our community and listening to praise and worship music.
• I am a member of The Newnan Kiwanis Club as well as a sports writer for the Newnan Times Herald.
• I am a member of the Newnan Police Department Community Resource Board and The Board President for Community Action For Improvement which serves 5 counties.
Accomplishments
Kiwanis International Leadership Award 2021
Timeline
Polling Official
Coweta County Elections Office
10.2020 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Acumen Fiscal Agency
01.2013 - Current
Executive Assistant
Empower 4 Life
08.2006 - Current
OR Technician Assistant
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Newnan High School