Jessica Lara
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Head Start Teacher
YWCA
Lubbock, TX
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
3 Year Teacher at Daycare
Kidz Kare Inc .
Lubbock, Texas
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Daycare Floater
Kidz Kare 2
Lubbock, Texas
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
Registered Dental Assistant
Lakeridge Dental & Orthodontics
Lubbock, Texas
06.2005 - 10.2011
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Provide chairside assistance to orthodontists and ensure that patients are well-informed about orthodontic procedures and braces aftercare.
- Assist the supervising orthodontist in assessing a patient's teeth and implementing a plan to straighten them.
- Perform routine orthodontic duties for patient's teeth,making adjustments to orthodontic gear.
- Prepare tools, for the orthodontist and pass them instruments during procedures.
Education
Frenship High School
Wolfforth, TX05.1998
Dental Assistanting
Texas Careers
Lubbock Tx 03.2005
Skills
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Decision Making
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Early Head Start Teacher
YWCA
07.2021 - 02.2022
3 Year Teacher at Daycare
Kidz Kare Inc .
02.2019 - 06.2021
Daycare Floater
Kidz Kare 2
05.2014 - 02.2019
Registered Dental Assistant
Lakeridge Dental & Orthodontics
06.2005 - 10.2011
Frenship High School
Dental Assistanting
Texas Careers