Donar James
57-W Estate Smith Bay,USVI
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive, and motivated with a strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 4 years of experience with a passion for building a strong rapport with faculty, students, and caregivers. Proactive and caring worker with experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Headstart/ PreK Teacher
Central Texas 4 C
11.2019 - Current
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sorento Nursing And Rehab
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tarpon Point Nursing And Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooksdale Senior Living
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Customer Service Representative
Choice Communications
08.2005 - 02.2008
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of Arts -
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL11.2010
High School Diploma -
Pine Ridge High School
Deltona, FL05.2003
Skills
- Connect with Parents
- Personalize Instruction
- Food Handling
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Classroom Discipline
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Home Visits
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Timeline
Headstart/ PreK Teacher
Central Texas 4 C
11.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sorento Nursing And Rehab
03.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tarpon Point Nursing And Rehabilitation
02.2011 - 05.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooksdale Senior Living
02.2009 - 12.2011
Customer Service Representative
Choice Communications
08.2005 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Health
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts -
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
High School Diploma -
Pine Ridge High School
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