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Kandis Smith

Prineville,OR

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at High Desert Christian Academy, adept in differentiated instruction and parent-teacher communication. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Recognized for fostering strong relationships with families, promoting a collaborative learning environment that supports diverse needs and encourages academic growth.

Experienced with creating engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners' needs and abilities. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive and productive learning environment. Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices ensures solid foundation for student growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

High Desert Christian Academy
09.2020 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.

In Home Medical Elder Caregiver

Love Willing
06.2018 - 03.2021
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

Surgery and Appointment Scheduler

St. Charles Medical Center
11.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided excellent customer service through attentive listening, empathetic communication, and efficient problem-solving during the scheduling process.
  • Answered phone calls and answered questions from potential customers.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining professionalism and accuracy when gathering client information for appointment bookings.
  • Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
  • Acted as a reliable point of contact for clients, addressing concerns or questions about their appointments with professionalism and tact.
  • Optimized available time slots by proactively identifying opportunities to fill cancellations or last-minute openings.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, providing personalized service when booking, rescheduling, or canceling appointments.
  • Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic, and payment information in system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crook County High School
Prineville, OR
03-1998

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Lesson planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom management
  • Parent communication
  • Behavior management
  • Early reading
  • Group and individual instruction

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

High Desert Christian Academy
09.2020 - Current

In Home Medical Elder Caregiver

Love Willing
06.2018 - 03.2021

Surgery and Appointment Scheduler

St. Charles Medical Center
11.2015 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Crook County High School

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