Taqwanda Coleman
Miami,FL
Summary
Dutiful Correctional Officer with many years of experience supervising inmate interactions for safety and compliance. Brings moral code and crisis-management techniques to maintain productive environment for rehabilitation. Focuses on individual security within all interactions with inmates and staff.
Compassionate Medical Care Assistant with experience in patient care management, medical procedures and health education. Strengths include effective communication skills, ability to empathize with patients and strong attention to accuracy in record-keeping and reporting. Previous work contributed significantly to enhancing patient satisfaction through providing compassionate care and accurate medical assistance.
Seasoned professional familiar with using wide range of methods to deliver effective learning experiences to students. Focused on developing individual potential and cultivating learning-focused atmosphere for student success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
Miami, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
Teacher
Center of Life Academy
Miami, FL
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Phlebotomy Technician
Lab24
Miami, FL
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper phlebotomy techniques.
Education
Medical - Medical Assistance
Career Training
11401 Sw 40th St Miami fl 3316504-2025
Education
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL07-2019
Laboratory - Phlebotomy
Mid-life
9020 Sw 137th Ave S101 Miami Fl 3318607-2017
High School Diploma -
Miami Palmetto Senior High
7431 Sw 120th St Miami Fl 3315605-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- Electronic medical records
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Teaching methodologies
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Health record management
- Clinical medical assistance
- Medical settings
- Reporting and documentation
- Group learning mechanics
Certification
. HIV/Aids Certificate
- HIPAA certificate
- OSHA certificate
- First aid certificate
- Childcare certificate
- Counseling certificate
- Drug test certificate
- Concealed license
- Defensive tactics certificate
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Center of Life Academy
08.2020 - 01.2023
Phlebotomy Technician
Lab24
10.2019 - 07.2022
Medical - Medical Assistance
Career Training
Education
Miami Dade College
Laboratory - Phlebotomy
Mid-life
High School Diploma -
Miami Palmetto Senior High