Jalissa Edwards
Queens,NY
Summary
Versatile and dedicated, with a strong background in educational support through roles with the Department of Education. Excelled in providing specialized assistance and security, enhancing student safety and support. Skilled in small group instruction and proficient in Microsoft Office, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to fostering student development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional Substitute
Department Of Education
Queens, NY
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Providing one-on-one or small group support for students.
- Assisting head teachers with classroom lessons.
- Monitoring student's behaviors/ or students with special needs
- facilitating meetings/group support or families
School Security Guard
NYPD School Safety
Queens, NY
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Patrolling the school grounds.
- Monitoring student behavior.
- Responding to emergencies.
- Conducting safety checks.
- proving student support
Medical Assistant Program
Allen school
Manhattan, NY
07.2006 - 07.2008
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients throughout their stay at the hospital or clinic setting.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School
Queens 06-2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Queensborough Community College
Oakland Gardens, NYSkills
- Small group instruction
- Instructional assistance
- Autism spectrum support
- Classroom organization
- Special education support
- Learning disabilities support
- Social skills training
- Student supervision
- Child development
- Emotional support
- Flexibility
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Certification
- School safety
- Phlebotomist Certification
- CPR
- Perfect attendance
Timeline
Paraprofessional Substitute
Department Of Education
11.2018 - 08.2022
School Security Guard
NYPD School Safety
05.2016 - 10.2018
Medical Assistant Program
Allen school
07.2006 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
John Adams High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Queensborough Community College
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