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Jessica Bersin

Hamden,CT

Summary

Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with diverse needs to facilitate best possible educational environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Veterinary Technician

Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
  • Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.

Patient Care Coordinator

Healthy Beginnings Chiropractic
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  • Worked with patients to schedule tests and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with completing necessary paperwork and forms to provide healthcare facilities with essential information to bill for services.
  • Worked closely with patients to deliver excellent and direct individualized patient care.

Paraprofessional

North Star Elementary School
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw 60 students between two 3rd and forth grade classrooms and monitored, enforced rules, and supported lead teachers.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teachers prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
  • Created and implemented creative art lessons for both classrooms to encourage growth in the arts, which also lead to student artwork to be used in promotional material for classroom fundraising.
  • Filled in as Substitute teacher for the classrooms when teachers were absent.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Main Elementary School Summer Program
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kodiak Island School Borough
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.

Education

Certificate - Fruit And Vegetable Crop Production

Michigan State University - Institute of Ag
Traverse City, MI
05.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Fruit And Vegetable Crop Production

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City
05.2018

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
05.2011

Skills

  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Student Needs Support; including differently-abled students
  • Art Instruction
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Lesson Development
  • Student Inclusion
  • IEP Familiarity
  • IEP Compliance

Timeline

Assistant Veterinary Technician

Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2022

Patient Care Coordinator

Healthy Beginnings Chiropractic
03.2021 - 10.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Main Elementary School Summer Program
06.2016 - 08.2016

Paraprofessional

North Star Elementary School
01.2015 - 12.2017

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kodiak Island School Borough
10.2014 - 01.2015

Certificate - Fruit And Vegetable Crop Production

Michigan State University - Institute of Ag

Associate of Applied Science - Fruit And Vegetable Crop Production

Northwestern Michigan College

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

College of The Albemarle

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