Haleigh Thompson
Quantico,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at DODEA Schools, I excel in fostering student engagement and leveraging instructional support, demonstrating both strong relationship-building and computer skills. My collaborative teamwork and effective communication have consistently enhanced educational environments, achieving significant improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
DODEA Schools
Quantico, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Adhered to classroom protocols to keep areas clean, neat, and organized.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Hope Head Start
Holland, MI
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing student engagement and understanding.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hadley Nursing Center
Hadley, MA
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Cashier
Walmart
Winchester, IN
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Education
Elementary Education - Education Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Oral communication
- Student Engagement
- Physical Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Instructional support
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Mentoring students
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Classroom support
- Behavior Management
- Student Supervision
- Reading and Writing Support
- Material Preparation
- Attendance Tracking
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Multicultural Awareness
- Small Group Instruction
- Behavior redirection
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Modeling
- Individual Student Assistance
- Information Protection
- Progress Monitoring
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Clerical Support
- Study Skills Development
- Student and parent relations
- Stress Management
- Student Records Management
- Elementary Education
- Classroom Technology
- Activity implementation
- Individualized Educational Plans
- Student assessments
- Grading assignments
- Creating Visual Displays
- Discussion Facilitation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Punctual and Dependable
- Adaptive Learning
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Parent Communication
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
DODEA Schools
09.2023 - Current
Certified Teacher Assistant
Hope Head Start
05.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hadley Nursing Center
06.2014 - 08.2017
Cashier
Walmart
07.2012 - 10.2013
Elementary Education - Education Administration
Liberty University