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Kassandra Sarabia

2784 S. Mesa Ave. Yuma,AZ

Summary

Recent Dental Assistant graduate with hopes of becoming an exceptionally experienced dental assistant. I am ambitious, hard working, goal driven, tremendously organized, detail oriented, easy-going and have considerable time management skills. I am extremely motivated and committed to learning and becoming an invaluable asset to your dental practice.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant (Job Shadowing)

Cooks Orthodontics, Orthodontics Inc.
Yuma, AZ
02.2024 - Current
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment areas and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Sterilized orthodontic instruments using a autoclave and an ultra-sonic machine.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Worked independently, removing and applying elastic ligatures.

Dental Assistant (Job Shadowing)

Dental Co. of Yuma, Craig Barrows DDS
Yuma, AZ
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • prepared patients for dental treatments by welcoming, comforting and draping patients.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for each procedure.
  • Assisted during crown, bridge and prophylaxis procedures.
  • Took multiple alginate impressions of both maxillary and mandibular arches.
  • poured and trimmed impressions

Preschool Teacher

Big Red Barn Preschool
Yuma, AZ
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Participated in trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.

Shift Leader

Little Caesars Pizza
Yuma, AZ
10.2012 - 02.2019
  • Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Education

Dental Assisting

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Yuma, AZ
03-2024

High School Diploma -

Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ
05-2012

Skills

  • First Aid/CPR
  • Sterilization
  • Four handed Dentistry
  • Quick Learner
  • Dependable
  • Team player
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Bilingual

Timeline

Dental Assistant (Job Shadowing)

Cooks Orthodontics, Orthodontics Inc.
02.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant (Job Shadowing)

Dental Co. of Yuma, Craig Barrows DDS
01.2024 - 03.2024

Preschool Teacher

Big Red Barn Preschool
03.2019 - 08.2022

Shift Leader

Little Caesars Pizza
10.2012 - 02.2019

Dental Assisting

Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy

High School Diploma -

Kofa High School
Kassandra Sarabia