Emily Ogden
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted and passionate about helping individuals succeed. Passionate individual eager to learn new skills and detail oriented.
Professional with experience ensuring safe and efficient sterilization of medical instruments and equipment. Skilled in decontamination, sterilization, and inventory management, with strong focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Reliable team player known for adapting to changing needs and consistently delivering results. Known for attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician | ST2
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Decontaminate, clean, and inspect surgical instruments according to the IFUs.
- Sort contaminated surgical trays and equipment for decontamination.
- Disassemble, clean, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
- Assemble instrument sets per predetermined instructions.
- Operate various sterilization including steam and sterrad autoclaves.
- Prepare, wrap, and assemble instruments into surgical trays for sterilization.
- Conduct biological monitoring of all sterilization processes.
- Distribute sterilized instrument trays to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records of sterilization processes.
- Preform quality control and performance testing on sterilization equipment.
- Maintain equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and report repairs and instrument defects.
- Navigate and fulfil the needs list to complete the next day surgical cases for eight OSU satellite hospitals.
Children’s House Teaching Assistant
Columbus Montessori Education Center
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Implementation of Montessori principles and techniques.
- Assist students individually and in small groups, providing guidance and support in Montessori lessons.
- Facilitate student engagement.
- Encourage cooperation among students.
- Promote a positive and respectful classroom environment.
- Maintain open communication with teaching staff and parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness.
- Follow all ODJFS and SUTQ rules and requirements.
Education Coach
Primrose Schools
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Implement schedules and routines within classrooms sharing best practices and innovative strategies to enhance instruction.
- Promote a positive environment by fostering open communication, collaboration and mutual respect among staff, students and parents.
- Championed inclusive practices, diversity within classrooms while creating a "safe" space for students.
- Execute an onboarding training plan for new teaching staff as well as developing an ongoing growth plan for the current teaching team
- Led regular classroom observations to best support and ensure the implementation and delivery of the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum.
- Collaborate with parents and teaching team to reduce behavioral issues in the classroom by implementing effective classroom management strategies and promoting a sense of accountability among students.
- Assist teachers in improving instruction and developing coaching plans to ensure student improvement.
- Served a mentor for new teaching staff offering guidance and support on the fulfillment of Primrose Balanced Learning Curriculum as well as the McGraw Hill Wonders Literacy curriculum
- Put into effect a variety of learning assessments to successfully tailor a student's learning experience and identify any gaps in knowledge or skills.
- Upkeep a "tour ready" appearance throughout the school.
- Effectively communicate the needs of students to both parents and teaching teams.
- Aid in conducting work interviews to ensure the best fit for our school
- Recognize the need to concentrate on people’s strengths rather than the task.
- Delegate tasks to maximize classroom success on a day-to-day basis.
- Facilitate clear and meaningful communication with both staff and families.
- Collaborate with leadership to create a daily schedule for staff while highlighting the strengths of staff members.
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Improve curriculum and optimize child engagement by implementing new, exciting ideas.
- Delegate tasks to co-teachers to improve efficiency of curriculum throughout the classroom.
- Using positive reinforcement to encouragement techniques to motivate students by celebrating their progress and achievements.
- Training and mentoring new, oncoming staff members.
- Building and cultivating meaningful and positive relationships with students and parents.
- Implementing Primrose's curriculum throughout the day.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Teaching responsibility through simple actions such as cleaning up after ourselves.
- Fostered a positive attitude and environment for staff and students.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Organized field trips to local museums, parks, or community events to supplement in-class learning experiences.
Lead Teacher
Tomorrow's Child Preschool and Daycare
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Observe and evaluate children's developmental milestones, behavior, and social-emotional development.
- Communicate with parents regarding children's individual growth, encouraging increased parental involvement through parent-teacher conferences.
- Create, evaluate, and revise lesson plans and course content to fit the theme, and enhance classroom discussions and optimize learning
- Enhance child learning by using various methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Teaching small children proactive behavior modification while using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Allowing children to learn throughout play in a fun and safe environment.
- Toilet training children when an active interest is shown.
Education
Nurse's Aide Training Program -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH08.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Grove City High School
Grove City, OH05.2015
Skills
- Decontamination procedures
- High-level disinfection
- Assembling case carts
- Sterilization procedures
- Instrument decontamination
- Sterilization techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff training
- Instrument cleaning and sterilization
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sterile processing technician (SPT)
- Steam sterilization
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician | ST2
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Children’s House Teaching Assistant
Columbus Montessori Education Center
08.2024 - 03.2025
Education Coach
Primrose Schools
01.2022 - 08.2024
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
06.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Teacher
Tomorrow's Child Preschool and Daycare
01.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Grove City High School
Nurse's Aide Training Program -
Columbus State Community College