Gwynicia Kelly
Port Gibson,MS
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Teacher with background in early childhood education. Bring strong understanding of child development principles, creative lesson planning and relationship-building skills to foster student engagement. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Demonstrate ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on student's needs and interests.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Jefferson County Elementary School
Fayette, MS
01.2023 - Current
- Supported student-led discussions and presentations.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Shady Lawn Nursing Home
Vicksburg, MS
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Reported abnormal changes or patterns in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and understood and followed regulations regarding injury or possible abuse.
Customer Service Representative
Verizon
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.
- Updated databases with new and modified customer data.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Hall Healthcare Center
Brookhaven, MS
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
- Checked vital signs
- Helped patients with activities of daily life (ADL): bathing, feeding, ROM exercises, grooming, walking, exercising and dressing
- Made beds
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed
- Handled minor wound care
- Documented all care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Claiborne County Senior Care
Port Gibson, MS
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with wound care
- Checked vital signs
- Helped residents with showering
- Served meals to residents
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living
- Aided in lifting residents , when necessary
- Changed bed linens
- Swept, mopped, and cleaned bathrooms
- Communicated details about resident's condition to the nurse in charge
- Aided in transferring residents , as needed
Certified Nurse Assistant
Adams County Nursing Center
Natchez, MS
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with wound care
- Checked vital signs
- Helped residents with showering
- Served meals to residents
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living
- Aided in lifting residents , when necessary
- Changed bed linens
- Swept, mopped, and cleaned bathrooms
- Communicated details about resident's condition to the nurse in charge
- Aided in transferring residents , as needed
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Private home Care
Vicksburg, MS
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- I also work with Special Needs children at Beechwood Elementary School
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Natchez, MS
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Handled cash register operations accurately during peak times.
- Handled large amounts of cash and balanced cash drawer daily within prescribed balancing guidelines.
- Responded to customer inquiries via phone, email and chat.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by effectively answering questions, suggesting effective solutions, and resolving issues quickly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2025
Associate in Arts (AA) - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS07.2022
Diploma -
Port Gibson High School
Port Gibson, MS01.2015
Skills
- Learning support
- Skills development
- Professional development
- Safety and supervision
- Small group instruction
- Organizational skills
- Infant care
- Behavioral health
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR
Awards Recognition
- National Honor Society
- National Technical Honor Society
- HOSA (Health Occupation Student of America)
- Hinds Achievement Club
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Jefferson County Elementary School
01.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Shady Lawn Nursing Home
04.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Service Representative
Verizon
08.2021 - 11.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Hall Healthcare Center
04.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Claiborne County Senior Care
08.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Adams County Nursing Center
07.2019 - 08.2019
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Private home Care
04.2018 - 05.2019
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Mississippi
Associate in Arts (AA) - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Diploma -
Port Gibson High School
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