Heather Barnes

Assisted professor and researcher, Dr. Alisa Clapp-Itnyre in an ongoing book project by translating, researching, and transcribing 19th century diaries.

Creating Excel charts and coordinating classes and grades with teachers. Keeping files of high students taking dual credit: their grades, progress, and eligibility. Conducting testing at high schools and junior high schools for students interested in taking dual credit classes. Creating manuals for high school teachers that taught dual credit.

• Taught Pre-K and worked with infant to four year olds.
• Increased daycare students' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
• Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
• Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
• Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.

• Improved patient mobility by assisting in exercises and stretches during rehab sessions.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing support during transfers and ambulation.
• Contributed to successful patient outcomes by closely following therapist''s treatment plans and instructions.
• Promoted a safe rehabilitation environment through diligent equipment maintenance and cleanliness.

• Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently organizing and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Streamlined the retrieval process of medical files for healthcare professionals, resulting in quicker access to vital information.
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations while managing sensitive patient data.
• Supported administrative staff with timely filing and updating of electronic health records, ensuring seamless operations.
• Operated switchboard when needed ensuring callers were connected to the correct person or department.
• Reduced errors in recordkeeping by meticulously verifying and correcting patient information discrepancies.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall efficiency in the management of medical documents.
• Trained new team members in proper file handling procedures and guidelines, fostering a culture of quality assurance within the department.
• Increased organization within storage areas through effective categorization and labeling practices for easy file identification and accessibility.

• Improved student comprehension by utilizing a variety of teaching methods tailored to each class.
• Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
• Covered broad spectrum of ages and learning working with kindergarten to high school seniors.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and encouraging personal growth.