Evelyn James
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Mississippi State University - Headstart
Dibeville, MS
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
D'Iberville, MS
07.2019 - 07.2020
- 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.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Staff Member
New Life Church
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Greeted guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Volunteered to help at events, functions and company meetings.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to efficiently meet project demands and accomplish schedule targets.
Teacher
Faithfully Yours Learning Center
Gautier, MS
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Assistant Teacher
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
Gulfport, MS
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Head Start Lead Teacher
Singing River Education Association
Lucedale, MS
10.2006 - 05.2009
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
American Institute Of Dental Assisting
Colorado Springs, COAssociate of Arts -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS12.2004
High School Diploma -
George County High School
Lucedale, MS05.1999
Skills
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Occlusal Registrations
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Medical Charting
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Patient Care Standards
- Procedure Support
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Surgical Extractions
- Digital Radiographs
- Taking X-Rays
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Fluoride Treatments
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Impression Taking
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Mississippi State University - Headstart
03.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
07.2019 - 07.2020
Staff Member
New Life Church
10.2017 - 07.2019
Teacher
Faithfully Yours Learning Center
03.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Teacher
Gulf Coast Community Action Agency
04.2011 - 03.2014
Head Start Lead Teacher
Singing River Education Association
10.2006 - 05.2009
No Degree - Dental Assisting
American Institute Of Dental Assisting
Associate of Arts -
Jones County Junior College
High School Diploma -
George County High School
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