Knowledgeable professional offering proven team building and program oversight abilities developed several-year progressive career in education. Practiced at coordinating facility space, resources and staff to efficiently meet dynamic demands. Well-organized, proactive and tactful in working with individuals of all backgrounds. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
Austin Health Partners
Austin, TX
02.2024 - 04.2024
Collected vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height, and weight measurements.
Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
Student/Externship
College Of Health Care Professions
Austin, TX
11.2023 - 01.2024
Facilitated communication between student and employer regarding expectations, deadlines, policies, and procedures.
Successfully coordinated and managed externship programs with various local educational institutions.
Attended conferences and seminars related to experiential learning initiatives or best practices.
Receptionist Administrator/Community Child Care Worker
First Baptist Child Development Center
Marble Falls, TX
08.2022 - 11.2023
Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
Answered and directed phone calls from parents, vendors, and incoming calls with courtesy, and directed them to the appropriate person.
Collaborated with teachers on special projects, such as holiday parties or end-of-year events, that also included book fairs and field trips.
Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity, and problem-solving skills with children aged infants to 4-year-olds.
Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas, including toys, furniture, and materials, as well as ordering supplies to keep all areas stocked.
Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations for ages 18 months to 4-year-olds, paying close attention to dietary and special needs.
Provided a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow during teacher lunches, as well as teacher absences.
Library Manager
Marble Falls ISD
Marblehill, TX
08.2017 - 06.2022
Maintained open lines of communication with vendors regarding orders placed for books, periodicals, or other materials needed for the collection.
Created and facilitated lesson plans for Pre-Kindergarteners to 5th graders.
Established clear expectations for behavior management in the classroom.
Developed partnerships with local community groups to promote literacy efforts through various reading programs hosted at our location.
Organized and managed events from conception to completion, including all logistical details such as budgeting, scheduling, venue selection, vendor coordination, marketing and promotion, and staffing of events.
Created open lines of communication between library management, classroom teachers, and school administration to meet student needs in regards to reading and testing of library materials.
Participated in professional development activities, conferences, and workshops to stay up-to-date on best library practices across the state and country.
Paraprofessional
Marble Falls ISD
Marble Falls, TX
08.2008 - 08.2017
Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel, as well as recording all incoming students for the next school year.
Ensured that all safety regulations and behavior management strategies were followed in the classroom environment.
Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
Customized and created small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiation that engaged struggling learners and their specific needs, then communicated with teachers on performance levels for various grade levels.
Created, maintained, and monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers, parents, colleagues, and administration.
Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Elevation Church Wyong Mi
Marble Falls, TX
06.2005 - 08.2008
Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching biblical principles through interactive activities.
Encouraged positive social interaction among classmates while participating in activities.
Led small groups of children in various activities such as games, crafts, music, stories.
Assisted in the design and installation of decorations for events.
Assistant Store Manager
Texas Pecans & Gifts
Marble Falls, TX
10.1999 - 04.2008
Assisted customers with product selection through product knowledge, supported customer shipping methods, and captured large holiday corporate orders by managing and maintaining an attractive storefront that encouraged sales.
Managed all customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
Maintained an organized store environment for employee health and state safety codes for food and beverages.
Coached employees on customer service and selling techniques, internal operations, as well as product knowledge while maintaining all store policies and procedures.
Tracked daily operational activities such as store expenses, payroll records, sales through profit and loss, inventory control systems to maximize efficiency and reduce costs, and establishing strong relationships with vendors for timely supply and merchandise.
Private Nanny
Captain & Mrs. Peter Travis
Fort Hood , TX
03.1994 - 07.1999
Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns, and any other issues related to the care of their special needs child from the age of 6 months to 6 years old.
Maintained a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for the child in their home.
Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional growth for the special needs child.
Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
Fixed simple, age-appropriate meals.
Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
Education
Medical Assistant
College Of Health Care Professions
Austin, TX
11-2023
Skills
Schedule Management
Educational Assistance
IEP compliance/ Documentation
Classroom Support
Life Skills Training
Enrichment Activities
HIPAA Compliance
Child CPR and First Aid
Adult AED and CPR
Administration management
File Maintenance
Expense Reporting
Bookkeeping
Invoice Processing
Payroll Processing
Clerical Support
Team Collaboration
Complex Problem Solving
Schedule Management in multiple settings
Active Listener
Highly Self Motivated
Accomplishments
Nominated for Paraprofessional Of The Year- 2014, 2018, 2021, 2022
Won Miss Go-give for Mary Kay Unit & Area- 2014, 2015, 2016
Earned Top 10 In Sales & Recruiting for Unit & Area- 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015m 2016, 2017
Employee Of The Year- 2002 & 2006
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Austin Health Partners
02.2024 - 04.2024
Student/Externship
College Of Health Care Professions
11.2023 - 01.2024
Receptionist Administrator/Community Child Care Worker