Heather Garcia
Sedgwick,KS
Summary
Goal-oriented Intervention para caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Paraeducator
R. L. Wright Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
Registration Receptionist/CNA
Newton Medical Center
08.2007 - 11.2016
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Collected ER payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
Nursing Education
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KSGeneral Studies
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSHigh School Diploma -
Hutchinson High School
Hutchinson, KS05.2004
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- IEP familiarity
- Curriculum Implementation
- Emotional Support
- Teacher Support
- Patient Registration
- Data entry proficiency
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
Timeline
Intervention Paraeducator
R. L. Wright Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Registration Receptionist/CNA
Newton Medical Center
08.2007 - 11.2016
Nursing Education
Butler County Community College
General Studies
Hutchinson Community College
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson High School
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