Hilary Petersohn
Oswego,IL
Summary
Goal-oriented Teaching Assistant skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline with students at the elementary school level. Experienced working 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 team player, 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
Teacher's Assistant
Oswego Community Unit School District 308
11.2021 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance and facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Oversaw Title 1 interventions for 31 Kindergarten students in ELA and achieved increase of letter recognition and sound mastery by 77% in that group.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in lunchroom and recess environments.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Suburban Dental Care
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Delivered compassionate care and monitored patient comfort through communication, exceptional clinical skills, gentle approach and positive rapport development.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eaglesoft.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services such as non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health.
- Served as leader of Dental Hygiene team by overseeing 5 dental hygienists providing quality care to patients within multi-specialty dental practice.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gambla Dental
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Softdent.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions, or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums using intra-oral camera and Velscope lamp.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs using Dexis and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease
- Administered topical anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on
- Polished patients' teeth to remove surface stains
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay
Registered Dental Hygienist
Elmhurst Dental Care
06.2006 - 09.2014
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in paper charts and transitioned to digital charts using Datacon.
- Took and interpreted X-rays to identify cavities, impacted teeth and other dental issues.
- Worked collaboratively with dentist to reach 90% case acceptance rate for scheduled dental treatment.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease
- Administered topical and local anesthetics to patients' gums to prepare areas being worked on
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and care to prevent future dental issues
- Made and confirmed appointments to promote necessary follow-up care to maintain dental health
- Cared for patients with special needs by providing education related to specific procedures and communicating with caregivers
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2006
Associate of Science - General Science
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSkills
- Licensed Substitute Teacher
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Social Perceptiveness
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Multimedia Presentations
- Behavior Redirection
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Oswego Community Unit School District 308
11.2021 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist
West Suburban Dental Care
10.2016 - 10.2021
Registered Dental Hygienist
Gambla Dental
09.2014 - 10.2016
Registered Dental Hygienist
Elmhurst Dental Care
06.2006 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Associate of Science - General Science
Parkland College
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