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Education
Skills
Certification
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Kai Ellison

Teacher
Jackson,TN
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Kai Ellison

Summary

Veteran looking for a new start Authorized to work in the US for any employer Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Dependable Coordinator provides excellent office management and administrative support. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

JMCSS
Jackson, TN

Teacher
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Jackson Madison County School System
Jackson, TN

Teacher Assistant
10.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Teachers oversee students in non-classroom settings like lunch, recess and field trips, and they work in small groups or one-on-one with students in the classroom to reinforce instructional material
  • Their exact duties can vary widely depending on the particular circumstances of the classroom they’re in, but some common duties and responsibilities include:
  • Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons
  • Perform record keeping duties associated with the classroom including attendance and grade calculation
  • Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents on a regular basis regarding student progress
  • Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.

Advance Home Health Care
Jackson, TN

Caregiver/Personal Assistant
11.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted with resident's personal supervision
  • Assisted resident with mobility
  • Monitored vital signs
  • Monitored medical data, such as Blood pressure, Blood sugar

A Kings Place Specialty Group Home Inc
Jackson, TN

Residential Care Coordinator Supervisor
10.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Plans and directs ongoing care in collaboration with Program director, recognizing individual needs of residents and staff
  • Monitors work assignments, provides feedback, evaluates performance, redirects staff, and informs
  • Director of Nursing and Director of Resident Services of pertinent problems timely
  • Communicates and coaches staff regarding policies, completes quality care audits, and supervises professional staff in the daily deliver of resident care
  • Assist with new admissions, transfers, and discharges ensuring related documentation is current, signed, and the record keeping meets the policies and procedures
  • Reviews and completes resident records and related documentation in a timely manner, including the completion of nursing assessment for each resident within 14 days of admission
  • Plans and conducts resident care conferences and develops interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident
  • Regularly observes audits and assesses each resident's condition, status, and care requirements and takes appropriate action to assure care needs are met
  • Develops nursing service plans for each resident that meets the needs of the resident and the physician recommendations and reports changes in condition of residents that requires nursing intervention notifying the physician, director of nursing services, and family
  • Transcribes and carries out or delegates physician orders in accordance with the nurse practice act
  • Documents all pertinent information in the interdisciplinary notes and on the 24-hour DNS report form timely and accurately
  • Creates and manages the staffing schedule
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Maxxguard, Inc
Jackson, TN

Protective Security Officer
05.2020 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Enhanced facility security by conducting thorough access control checks and monitoring CCTV systems.
  • Reduced security risks through regular patrol rounds and swift response to incidents.
  • Ensured the safety of personnel by assisting in emergency evacuations and coordinating with first responders.
  • Improved communication within the security team by participating in daily briefings and providing detailed incident reports.
  • Maintained a secure environment for high-profile visitors, implementing tailored protective measures during their stay.
  • Supported management in developing robust security protocols, contributing to a comprehensive standard operating procedure manual.
  • Conducted in-depth investigations into security breaches, identifying root causes and recommending preventive actions.

Hardee's
Jackson, TN

Crew Trainer/Cashier
06.2015 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils
  • Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies
  • Helps patrons select food and beverages by presenting menu; offering cocktails and aperitifs; suggesting courses; explaining the chef's specialties; identifying appropriate wines; answering food preparation questions
  • Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons' choices; identifying patrons' special dietary needs and special requests
  • Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression
  • Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons' choices from bar and kitchen; delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars
  • Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs; observing dining process
  • Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed; replenishing utensils; refilling water glasses; being alert to patron spills or other special needs
  • Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of restaurant; inviting patrons to return
  • Obtains revenues by totaling charges; issuing bill; accepting payment; delivering bill and payment to host person; returning change or credit card and signature slip to patrons
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Master of Arts from Elementary Education
06.2023 - Current

Lane College

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice and Sociology
01.2016 - 04.2020

University Overview

  • cum laude graduate
  • Lane College FrontLine President

Northside High School

Diploma from High
08.2009 - 05.2011

University Overview

  • Honor Roll
  • Junior HS Graduate

U.S

Army - Fort Lee
2011

US Army

Certificate in Basic Combat Training
2011

Skills

  • Skills Used
  • General Math Skills, Verbal Communication, Customer Service, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork
  • Persistence, Energy Level, Selling to Customer Needs, Thoroughness, Professionalism, Client
  • Relationships
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Wal-Mart - Newport News, VA
  • December 2013 to May 2014
  • Automated Logistical Specialist, US Army
  • US Army - Memphis, TN
  • June 2011 to July 2012
  • High School Tutor
  • Peer Power Foundation - Memphis, TN
  • June 2009 to June 2011
  • 1 Warehouse clerk
  • 2 Forklift experience
  • 3 Logistics clerk
  • 4 Mechanical clerk
  • 5 Inventory clerk
  • Assessments
  • Forklift safety — Proficient
  • May 2022
  • Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
  • Full results: Proficient
  • Home health aide skills — Proficient
  • February 2020
  • Providing care to patients in a home setting
  • Work style: Reliability — Proficient
  • September 2021
  • Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
  • Project timeline management — Proficient
  • July 2021
  • Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
  • Scheduling — Proficient
  • Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
  • Workplace safety — Proficient
  • Using safe practices at work
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued
  • Development in any professional field

Certification

Certificate, Unit Level Logistics System Course, U.S. Army, Camp Casey, South Korea Certificate, Supply Enhanced Training PBUSE, U.S. Army, Camp Casey, South Korea Documentation Microsoft Excel Time Management Administrative Experience (4 years) retail sales training Outlook Case Management Behavioral Health (2 years) Microsoft Office (8 years) Word Processing (2 years) Organizational Skills Analysis Skills Community Outreach Communications CPR Windows (10+ years) Administrative Assistant (4 years) Recruiting (3 years) Public Relations (3 years) Computer Literacy (10+ years) Administrative Assistant (3 years) Military Experience (3 years) Windows (3 years) Administrative Assistant (4 years) Personal Assistant Experience Security (3 years) Law enforcement Caregiving Supply Chain Special Needs Typing Manufacturing Teaching Special Education Forklift (1 year) Military Service Branch: Army Service Country: United States Rank: PFC June 2011 to July 2012 Certifications and Licenses CPR/First Aid 2018 Driver's License March 2010 to Present Security Guard License

Additional Information

  • SERVICE Initiated contracts in a positive manner, listened, and resolved customer problems/complaints professionally. Received and handled customer requests, assisted in answering questions, located, and delivered merchandise to customers on schedule or earlier.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company Culture401k matchPaid time offCareer advancementPaid sick leavePersonal development programsWork from home optionWork-life balance

Timeline

Western Governors University

Master of Arts from Elementary Education
06.2023 - Current

Teacher

JMCSS
08.2022 - Current

Teacher Assistant

Jackson Madison County School System
10.2021 - 07.2022

Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Advance Home Health Care
11.2020 - Current

Protective Security Officer

Maxxguard, Inc
05.2020 - 08.2020

Residential Care Coordinator Supervisor

A Kings Place Specialty Group Home Inc
10.2019 - Current

Lane College

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice and Sociology
01.2016 - 04.2020

Crew Trainer/Cashier

Hardee's
06.2015 - 09.2015

Northside High School

Diploma from High
08.2009 - 05.2011

U.S

Army - Fort Lee

US Army

Certificate in Basic Combat Training
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