Kandis King
Meridian,MS
Summary
Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Highland Development Center
Meridian, MS
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Medical Lab Tech/Patient Care Technician
Meridian Weight Management Center
Meridian, MS
11.2013 - 07.2017
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Director/Teacher
Dreams Come True
Meridian, MS
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm and tempo.
- Ran day to day operations of daycare
Teacher
Highland Daycare
Meridian, MS
08.2010 - 03.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Medical Lab Technician
Rush Foundation Hospital
Meridian , MS
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Collected and analyzed blood and tissue samples to support diagnoses of medical conditions and treatment planning.
- Maintained sufficient inventory of laboratory supplies for daily operations.
- Drew blood through venous incision or puncture to obtain sample for analysis and diagnosis.
- Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples using standard techniques and equipment.
- Liaised with medical staff and assisted physicians with procedures and exams.
Education
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2012
Associate Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08.2009
Skills
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Individual Student Instruction
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Arts and Crafts
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Highland Development Center
08.2017 - Current
Medical Lab Tech/Patient Care Technician
Meridian Weight Management Center
11.2013 - 07.2017
Director/Teacher
Dreams Come True
03.2013 - 11.2013
Teacher
Highland Daycare
08.2010 - 03.2013
Medical Lab Technician
Rush Foundation Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Meridian Community College
Associate Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
Meridian Community College
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