Jahna Sturges
Candler,NC
Summary
Caring Instructional Assistant with experience helping students develop at individual pace through personalized support in educational, behavioral and social areas. First-rate communication and planning abilities with resilient and hardworking nature. Supportive of teachers and faculty in events, special days and one-on-one student assistance.
20 years of experience running an acupuncture practice and caring for patients, with a specialization in women's health.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Invest Collegiate
09.2015 - Current
- Provided general assistance to classroom teachers, including distributing paperwork and cleaning up.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Assisted students with reading skills and vocabulary words
- Took responsibility for group of students on class field trips.
- Coordinated with teacher to implement lesson plans and keep students on track.
- Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
- Read stories with small groups of students.
- Supported students struggling with various concepts.
- Assisted classes with parties and events.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Acupuncturist
Self
01.2001 - 01.2020
- Conducted patient assessments and implemented techniques to balance and harmonize mind, body and spirit.
- Helped patients manage pain and other physical problems through acupuncture sessions with specialized focus on women's health.
- Counseled patients on beneficial lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
- Adhered to local, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes including HIPAA regulations.
- Formulated herbal preparations to treat conditions, considering herbal properties such as toxicity, contraindications and incompatibilities.
- Developed individual treatment plans and strategies.
- Taught meditation and breathing exercises while using aromatherapy to lower heart and stress rates.
Nanny
Francesca/Dan Fried
01.2002 - 06.2003
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Nanny
Ruthie/Rob Bushnell
01.1991 - 06.1992
- Established lasting, professional connections with family and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Afterschool Childcare Teacher Assistant
Olney Elementary
01.1990 - 12.1990
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw groups of students at school maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Traditional Chinese Medicine
Five Branches University: Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA01.2001
Skills
- Personalized support
- Project assistance
- Field trip monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
- Student records management
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and Time management
- Cultural awareness
- Activity management
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Invest Collegiate
09.2015 - Current
Nanny
Francesca/Dan Fried
01.2002 - 06.2003
Acupuncturist
Self
01.2001 - 01.2020
Nanny
Ruthie/Rob Bushnell
01.1991 - 06.1992
Afterschool Childcare Teacher Assistant
Olney Elementary
01.1990 - 12.1990
Master of Science - Traditional Chinese Medicine
Five Branches University: Graduate School of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Santa Cruz, CA