Joanna Jedraszczyk
Gig Harbor
Summary
Compassionate Certified Teacher Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in classroom management, student engagement, and curriculum support. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability, ensuring positive learning environments and fostering academic growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Stepping Stones Preschool
Gig Harbor
10.2023 - Current
- Supported lead teachers in daily classroom activities and lesson implementation.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for children.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance children's social and cognitive skills.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom space for all students.
- Managed record keeping tasks such as attendance sheets, grade books, and report cards.
- Encouraged positive behaviors in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conducted activities to help enhance student learning such as reading aloud, art projects, field trips.
- Attended faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on changes in school policies or curriculum.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and intervened when necessary.
- Supervised small groups of students during independent work time.
- Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Office Administrator /Dental Assistant
Petrie Advanced Dental
Tacoma
08.2013 - 04.2020
- Managed office supplies and inventory for efficient resource allocation.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for team members and executives.
- Processed incoming correspondence and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees through orientation sessions.
- Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and materials.
- Coordinated and managed daily administrative operations of the office.
- Performed clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing and scanning documents.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, directed callers to appropriate personnel or department, or took messages as needed.
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Composed correspondence such as letters, emails, memos, reports and other documents.
- Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Reviewed employee time sheets for accuracy prior to submission for payroll processing.
- Provided assistance with the planning of events such as staff meetings or conferences.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Education
Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Reqs For Health Transfer Degree
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WASome College (No Degree) - Prereqs For Health Transfer Degree
Pierce College
Puyallup, WASome College (No Degree) - Prereqs For Health Transfer Degree
Olympic College
Bremerton, WASkills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior modification
- Small group facilitation
- Instructional materials preparation
- First aid and CPR
- Parent-teacher communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Serving diverse communities
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Involved in Masaka Children’s Fund orphanage. Assisted in providing support to building medical clinic.
- Deans List
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Stepping Stones Preschool
10.2023 - Current
Office Administrator /Dental Assistant
Petrie Advanced Dental
08.2013 - 04.2020
Dental Hygiene
Pima Medical Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Reqs For Health Transfer Degree
Tacoma Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Prereqs For Health Transfer Degree
Pierce College
Some College (No Degree) - Prereqs For Health Transfer Degree
Olympic College