Heidi LeClair
Beatrice,NE
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in admissions and testing environments, adept at fostering positive relationships with current and prospective students. Recognized for a polished communication style that engages and informs, ensuring clarity and understanding throughout the admissions process. Proven ability to employ effective problem-solving techniques to navigate scheduling conflicts and overcome challenges efficiently. Core competencies include exceptional communication, strategic problem-solving, and strong organizational skills, all contributing to a seamless and supportive student experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Testing Center Specialist
Southeast Community College
Beatrice, NE
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised administration of Accuplacer placement tests, GED, and various specialty assessments.
- Responsible for entering test data collected from student testing and discussion of scores with students.
- Managed schedules for in-person testing and off-campus high school testing events.
- Worked closely with supervisor to develop and improve existing testing procedures to create a welcoming environment for all visitors, promoting a positive experience at the testing center.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, ensuring that all tasks were completed on time.
- Participated in Admissions events on all campuses.
Cast Tech
Nebraska Orthopedic Center
Lincoln, NE
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality care.
- Prepared casting materials for immobilization of fractures and assisted with application of casts or splints.
- Bent, formed, and shaped fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made any necessary adjustments.
- Troubleshot and repaired faulty medical devices in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Health Aide & Office Para
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
10.2015 - 05.2022
- Maintained records of patient/student care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with school nurse.
- Provided direct patient/student care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered prescribed medications under written direction of physician.
- Advocated for patients by communicating with parents, teachers, and practitioners.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision & dental screening and yearly height and weight recording.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Worked cooperatively with students of various culturally diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Maintained student-centered, supportive environment in delivering learning experiences.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Answered and quickly redirected large volume of calls on central system.
- Maintained attendance records on a daily basis.
Lead Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Child Development Center FNBO
Omaha, NE
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children 6 weeks to 12 months old.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Elementary School Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
08.1999 - 05.2003
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities for children and resource needs.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Collaborated with peers to develop creative teaching strategies.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted student learning and achievement.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Established clear expectations for student conduct in order to create a safe learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades according to district policy guidelines.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Elementary Education
Midland Lutheran College
Fremont, NE01-1998
Skills
- Student Testing
- Test Confidentiality
- Providing Feedback
- Data Entry
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
Timeline
Testing Center Specialist
Southeast Community College
01.2024 - Current
Cast Tech
Nebraska Orthopedic Center
02.2023 - 06.2023
Health Aide & Office Para
Omaha Public Schools
10.2015 - 05.2022
Lead Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Child Development Center FNBO
09.2005 - 06.2011
Elementary School Teacher
Omaha Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor Of Arts - Elementary Education
Midland Lutheran College