Jazmin Garcia
Port Reading,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Dental Student with a strong foundation in dental procedures and patient care, prepared to excel in a dynamic role. Extensive hands-on experience in assisting with various dental treatments while consistently upholding sterilization protocols and prioritizing patient comfort. Recognized for exceptional collaboration skills and adaptability to evolving needs, along with a steadfast commitment to achieving results. Passionate about promoting dental hygiene and patient education, complemented by outstanding customer service abilities and a solid understanding of infection control practices and oral disease management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP/therapist assistant
Ark Home Care
NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to and from their day programs, ensuring punctuality and support throughout their commute.
- Teach and reinforce essential life skills, such as communication, daily living tasks, social skills, and community engagement during the day program.
- Support clients' independence and well-being by offering guidance, encouragement, and hands-on assistance tailored to each person's goals and abilities.
Behavior Technician (BT)
Helping Hands Family
Metuchen/Iselin, NJ
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Implemented individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions and tracked client progress
- Collaborated with BCBAs to adjust treatment plans
Activity Therapist Assistant
Spectrum for Living
Edison, NJ
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Facilitated arts, crafts, and therapeutic activities in program rooms
- Developed treatment plans and documented progress notes
- Supported clients in building independence and coping skills
Receptionist
Aviva's Natural
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed phone/email communications with vendors and clients
- Created shipping labels and Certificates of Analysis (COA)
- Provided Spanish–English translation services
Water Spider, Trans & Non-Inventory
Amazon Warehouse LGA9
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and clamps
- Organized merchandise and coordinated with technicians
- Led teams to ensure timely order processing
Dance Teacher (Dance Camp)
Joy Dance House
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Taught Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Acro to children ages 3–9
- Prepared students for recitals and organized summer camp activities
Inbound/Outbound Associate
Amazon Delivery Stations
09.2021 - 2021
- Loaded/staged deliveries and resolved damaged item issues
- Assisted drivers with package discrepancies
- Conducted vehicle audits to ensure road readiness
Education
Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute
Iselin, NJ05-2026
High School -
Perth Amboy High School
09-2020
Skills
- Client-centered care and compassionate support for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, including activity planning, day habilitation, and individualized treatment plan implementation
- Behavior intervention implementation (BIPs), data collection, and collaboration with BCBAs to monitor and adjust treatment plans
- Direct care and life-skills coaching: teaching communication, social skills, daily living tasks, and stress-coping strategies through therapeutic activities and community outings
- Program leadership and event coordination: designing age-appropriate lesson plans, supervising group activities, and organizing recitals and summer camps
- Strong documentation and administrative skills: progress notes, accurate record keeping, scheduling, COA/shipping documentation, and supply procurement
- Bilingual Spanish-English communication for clients and vendors, with phone and email correspondence experience
- Logistics and safety experience: inbound/outbound staging, inventory handling, conveyor/belt operations, pallet jack and forklift operation, and vehicle audits
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic data collection/analysis for behavior tracking
- Reliable, responsible, organized
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Infection Control certification
- BLS CPR certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
DSP/therapist assistant
Ark Home Care
01.2025 - Current
Behavior Technician (BT)
Helping Hands Family
01.2025 - 01.2025
Inbound/Outbound Associate
Amazon Delivery Stations
09.2021 - 2021
Activity Therapist Assistant
Spectrum for Living
06.2021 - 12.2024
Receptionist
Aviva's Natural
04.2021 - 09.2021
Dance Teacher (Dance Camp)
Joy Dance House
09.2018 - 01.2020
Water Spider, Trans & Non-Inventory
Amazon Warehouse LGA9
02.2018 - 11.2020
Dental Assisting Program - Dental Assisting
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School -
Perth Amboy High School
Lincoln Technical Awards 2025-2026
Deans Award
- Dat103 - restorative procedures and prosthodontics
- Dat102-Chairside Assisting
- DAT101-Infection Control
- DAT100-Introduction to Dental Assisting
Perfect Attendance Marking period Award
- Dat103 - restorative procedures and prosthodontics
- Dat102-Chairside Assisting
- DAT101-Infection Control
- DAT100-Introduction to Dental Assisting