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Emily Decker

Highlands,NC

Summary

Dedicated assistant teacher skilled in fostering supportive learning environments and managing behavior. Experienced in classroom organization, child development, and facilitating interactive discussions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The Gordon Center for Children
Highlands, NC
08.2022 - Current
  • Work with lead teacher to create classroom activities and materials.
  • Provided feedback to support individual growth.
  • Facilitate small group discussions to promote interactive and communication skills.
  • Help in classroom by encouraging social skills through structured play and group activities.
  • Help to maintain a clean, organized classroom that promotes a productive learning atmosphere.

Medical Assistant

KidzCare Pediatrics
Franklin, NC
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Administered vaccines and managed records
  • Assisted in triaging patients, ensuring timely care and efficient workflow.
  • Educated families on health topics, and helping to ensure the patient/parent understands.
  • Performed routine lab tests and maintained accurate documentation of results.

Paramedic

Glenville Cashiers Rescue Squad
Glenville, NC
05.2017 - 02.2021
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate medical assessment and treatment to patients in both critical and non critical conditions.
  • Collaborated with team members to provide the best patient transportation and care during high-pressure situations.
  • Administer medications and advanced life support while always following state protocols and guidelines.
  • Conducted patient evaluations, ensuring accurate documentation of medical histories and vital signs.
  • Provided emotional support to family members coping with difficult news of health conditions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science

Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC
05-2018

High School Diploma -

Highlands School
Highlands, NC
05-2014

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Behavior management
  • Oral communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Patience and empathy
  • Child development
  • Classroom organization
  • First aid training
  • CPR and AED

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid Training - February 2026

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

The Gordon Center for Children
08.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

KidzCare Pediatrics
10.2019 - 04.2021

Paramedic

Glenville Cashiers Rescue Squad
05.2017 - 02.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Science

Southwestern Community College

High School Diploma -

Highlands School
Emily Decker